The so-called Packet 2000 introduced by the Minister of Finance should introduce the following changes to taxation in 1997:
  • personal income tax rates are to be reduced to 20%, 31%, 43%;
  • the corporate income tax rate is to be reduced to 38% (this will gradually be decreased to 32% by the year 2000).
However, not all the proposed changes are so positive - certain deductions may not be allowed next year, among them:
  • training and professional improvement will not be tax deductible for individual taxpayers;
  • expenses incurred on purchasing shares and bonds from the State Treasury will not be deductible;
  • donations to individuals will not be tax deductible.

This information was correct as of 11 September 1997.

Tax laws and practise are constantly being revised and, whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information in this tax newsletter is accurate and timely, no decision should be taken on the basis of the information herein without first consulting with KPMG Polska.

Should you have any questions in relation to the above issues, please contact:
Oliver Sinton
KPMG Polska
LIM Center - Marriott Hotel - IX floor
Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79
00-697 Warsaw, Poland
Tel: +48 (22) 630 7236
Fax: +48 (22) 630 6355