16:09 22 October 2025
Government outlines tax overhaul
The Ministry of Finance expects Poland’s 2026 budget to gain PLN 18.7 billion from new tax and enforcement measures, according to a document adopted by the government under the Excessive Deficit Procedure. The plan includes a higher corporate income tax for banks (adding PLN 6.6 billion), increased excise duties on alcohol (PLN 1.96 billion) and sugar (PLN 1.13 billion), and expanded toll road charges (PLN 2.77 billion).
Efforts to curb illegal employment in construction could add PLN 1.17 billion, while improved tax enforcement through the new electronic system JSP_Egzekucja may yield PLN 350 million. The ministry also plans to raise VAT on non-alcoholic beer, wine, cider, and energy drinks to 23%, bringing in roughly PLN 435 million. Additional gains are expected from asset seizures, excise inspections, and limiting fictitious self-employment.
