Poland plans to double tax‑free allowance to 60,000 zł, costing over 70 bn zł

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The Polish Ministry of Finance has calculated that raising the personal‑income tax‑free allowance from 30,000 zł to 60,000 zł would reduce state revenues by about 58.6 billion zł in 2027. Adding a second threshold increase—from 120,000 zł to 140,000 zł—would cut revenues by another 11.6 billion zł, so both measures together would cost roughly 70.2 billion zł, about 1.7 % of projected GDP.

A recent IBRiS poll for Rzeczpospolita found that 89.4 % of respondents support raising the tax‑free allowance to 60,000 zł, with 62.3 % answering “definitely yes” and 27.1 % “rather yes”. The poll indicates broad backing across age groups and political affiliations.

The tax‑reform package, labelled project UD116, also contains changes to corporate‑income tax and other PIT provisions, but many of the more controversial proposals have been removed in the latest draft. Separately, local taxes and fees are slated to increase up to 2.7 % in 2027, tied to inflation data from the first half of 2026.

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Andrzej Domański · Donald Tusk · Estonian‑CIT scheme · Główny Urząd Statystyczny (GUS) · IBRiS (Institute of Public Affairs) · Jarosław Neneman · Polish Ministry of Finance · Polish government · UD116 tax reform project

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The local tax increase would affect property tax, vehicle tax and fees such as dog ownership and spa fees. www.rp.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The IP Box 5 % tax rate for IT specialists will remain unchanged.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Polish Ministry of Finance withdrew most of the proposed changes to PIT and CIT legislation.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Earlier draft UD116 proposed a 15 % flat‑rate tax for entrepreneurs without employees. burbonik.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed tax changes were scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027. burbonik.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The withdrawal removed planned flat‑rate taxes of 15 % and 17 % for rental income to related parties.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The reform project still contains provisions for Estonian‑CIT companies regarding reporting deadlines and a reduced three‑employee hiring requirement.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Maximum local tax and fee rates may increase up to 2.7 % in 2027 based on first‑half‑2026 inflation. www.rp.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Finance presented the cost calculations in 2026. razydzisiaj.pl · www.wnp.pl · dorzeczy.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] Increasing the second PIT threshold from 120,000 zł to 140,000 zł would reduce revenues by about 11.6 billion zł. www.wnp.pl · dorzeczy.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Local taxes and fees may rise up to 2.7 % in 2027, based on inflation data from the first half of 2026. www.rp.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] An IBRiS poll for Rzeczpospolita found 89.4 % of respondents support raising the tax‑free allowance to 60,000 zł. razydzisiaj.pl · dorzeczy.pl