Polish tax authority rules on fraud‑related tax and company‑car penalties

The Supreme Administrative Court ruled that a Polish refrigeration‑equipment company, which was deceived by an individual posing as a representative of a French firm during the pandemic, does not owe tax on the fraudulent transaction. The tax office had argued that taxable income arose from the sale, but the court held that no contract was concluded and therefore no income existed.

Separately, Poland’s tax administration has begun using automatic number‑plate‑recognition cameras to verify the mileage logs of company vehicles. When the system detects private use that contradicts the declared records, firms are required to adjust VAT deductions and may face additional tax, interest and penalties that can exceed 20,000 zł, especially for high‑value fleets.