Parliament Considers Raising Second PIT Tax Threshold to 140,000 Zł
A bill to increase Poland's second income tax bracket from 120,000 to 140,000 złoty annually has been submitted to parliament by coalition party Polska 2050, aiming to ease the burden on middle earners.
A draft bill submitted to the Polish parliament by Polska 2050 proposes raising the second personal income tax threshold from 120,000 złoty to 140,000 złoty per year. The change would mean that income up to 140,000 zł would be taxed at 12%, with the 32% rate applying only to earnings above that level.
Currently, Poland uses a two-tier progressive tax system: income up to 120,000 złoty is taxed at 12%, while income exceeding that threshold is subject to a 32% rate. The bill's authors argue that the measure is intended to reduce the tax burden on the middle class, stating that maintaining the current threshold serves as a penalty for industriousness and professional activity.
Political Context
The proposal has created friction within Poland's governing coalition, with Polska 2050 leader Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz coming into conflict with Finance Minister Andrzej Domański over calls to increase income tax thresholds. The party is using the issue to differentiate itself from its larger coalition partner, Civic Coalition (KO).
The first tax threshold of 30,000 złoty (the tax-free allowance) would remain unchanged under this proposal. The 32% rate currently applies to earnings above 120,000 złoty, and income exceeding one million złoty is also subject to an additional solidarity levy.
What This Means for Foreigners
If you're working in Poland on a residence permit and earning between 120,000 and 140,000 złoty per year (roughly 10,000–11,700 zł per month), this change could reduce your annual tax bill by several thousand złoty. However, the bill is still in the proposal stage and faces political hurdles, including resistance from the Finance Ministry concerned about budget impacts. Watch for updates on whether parliament advances the measure.
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