Małopolska harvest festivals see tax inspections and fines

tax inspections harvest festivals Małopolska KAS fines rural women's circles

Tax authorities from the National Revenue Administration (KAS) conducted inspections during harvest festivals (dożynki) in the Małopolska region, specifically in Bukowska Wola, Przeginia, and Poręba Górna. The inspections focused on whether vendors were correctly using cash registers and maintaining sales records.

In Bukowska Wola, fines totaling 7,500 PLN were issued to various vendors, including a vineyard owner and an amusement park operator. Notably, members of rural women's circles (Koła Gospodyń Wiejskich) from Górka Kościejowska and Miroszowa were also penalized. To support these women, who were representing their municipalities rather than seeking profit, the Mayor of Racławice, Janusz Kozioł, and his deputy paid the fines from their own personal funds.

While KAS stated that field inspections are based on risk analysis and reports of irregularities, the actions have sparked significant public criticism on social media. Critics argued that authorities should focus on serious financial crimes rather than local community festivals.

Entities

Bukowska Wola · Janusz Kozioł · KAS · Krajowa Administracja Skarbowa · Małopolska · National Revenue Administration · Poręba Górna · Przeginia

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Field inspections are conducted based on risk analysis and received signals. moj.powiat.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] Three fines were issued in Przeginia following irregularities at food and retail stalls. burbonik.pl · next.gazeta.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rural Housewives' Clubs offering free refreshments are not the target of such inspections. moj.powiat.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Officers may encounter the sale of alcohol or cigarettes of unknown origin. moj.powiat.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] Fines totaling 7,500 PLN were issued in Bukowska Wola during harvest festivals. moj.powiat.pl · burbonik.pl · next.gazeta.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] The highest individual fine issued in Bukowska Wola was 3,000 PLN. moj.powiat.pl · burbonik.pl · next.gazeta.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The Mayor of Racławice, Janusz Kozioł, and his deputy paid the fines issued to the rural housewives from their own funds. moj.powiat.pl · next.gazeta.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Customs and tax inspections can take place during any outdoor event. next.gazeta.pl