In Brief: Casinos; Słupsk Special Economic Zone; Construction

Sejm deputies have approved an amendment to regulations extending the powers of tax office inspectors to cover control of casinos. (Gazeta Prawna, April 14) ... The Economy Ministry has received a plan to create a sub-zone to Słupsk Special Economic Zone in Koszalin. The city's authorities claim they have already found an investor interested in the region. (Puls Biznesu, April 15) ... Polish constructors hide over a quarter of their turnover from the tax office. Moreover, 25% of their workers do so illegally, Market Analysis and Research Center ASM has warned. (Gazeta Wyborcza, April 15) (Tax News is based on PricewaterhouseCoopers Tax Department web service, www.taxonline.pl) J.K.