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Polish government fiscal and religious tax reforms
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Polish government fiscal and religious tax reforms
The Polish government is pursuing various fiscal and tax-related reforms. In July 2026, the Ministry of Finance drafted a comprehensive excise tax reform package. This proposal aimed to simplify alcohol storage rules, close loopholes regarding car import taxes, and align fuel additive taxation with base fuel. Additionally, the plan included increasing the sugar tax on sweetened drinks by raising both fixed and variable components. Critics argued these sugar tax hikes were driven by fiscal needs rather than public health. By August and September 2026, discussions expanded to the potential restructuring of religious financing. financing following petitions to the Sejm and Senate. The government began is evaluating a proposal proposals to replace the existing Church Fund with Fund—allocated 272.56 million PLN for 2026—with tax-based systems. One proposal suggests a voluntary 2 percent personal income tax (PIT) deduction for religious organizations. However, government deduction, while another suggests an 8 percent model similar to the German system where citizens declare affiliation to direct funds. Government analysis indicated indicates significant fiscal risks. Officials warn that such a 2 percent deduction could result cost the state between “one and several billion PLN,” representing a massive reduction in higher costs revenue compared to the state budget than current fund. Experts have also raised concerns regarding the demographic impact, noting that many current Church Fund, which was allocated 272.56 million PLN for 2026. believers are low-income retirees. Due to these budgetary constraints, the Minister of Finance has not yet approved any of the potential solution variants analyzed by working groups.
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