The church in Poland is mostly based on the victims of the faithful. This includes, among others, donations to trays during services or fees for services specified as baptism, wedding or funeral. In addition, funds from the Church Fund, which is financed by the state budget, are being provided. The fresh church taxation would, however, address issues related to the financing of spiritual institutions and give citizens more control.
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A fresh church taxation for believers in Poland. Petition in this case went to the Senate
The citizens' petition on the introduction of church taxation in Poland (No P11-89/25) entered the legislature on 9 June 2025 and was supplemented by the author on 20 June. As we learn from the papers published on the government website, the taxation office would so collect an 8% taxation on "the remuneration received under the employment contract, contract of order and contract of work". The taxation payer would transfer the appropriate taxation dues to the taxation office, and from there the funds would go to the account of the declared Church or a spiritual union registered in Poland. Importantly, the taxation would not include those who declare atheism, or deficiency of belonging to any spiritual union.
The anticipation of avoiding this tribute by declaring atheism or non- belonging to any spiritual union ensures respect for freedom of conscience and religion
- noted the petitioner. As a result, financial institutions would only be financed by people who "consciously declare their affiliation and benefit from the activities of their spiritual union." Furthermore, the proposal stresses that the thought presented is based on a solution in Germany, where the strategy works very well. So what does it look like in our western neighbors?
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ecclesiastical taxation in Poland in the form of a German solution. How much is the church taxation in Germany?
The Infor portal states that the church taxation in Germany (German Kirchensteuer) is 8 or 9 percent, depending on the region. It can so be assumed that the effects of its introduction in our country could be comparable. "Fact" adds that a akin solution was decided in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Austria and Finland.
This system, successfully operating in Germany for many years, proves its advanced efficiency and transparency. German experience clearly shows that specified a backing model not only effectively feeds funds from individual religion unions, ensuring financial stableness and the ability to carry out their missions
- reads the petition. In addition, the author notes that the mechanics in question would besides supply information on the number of different denominations, which may be applicable to both the Churches and the State.
The current strategy of financing spiritual institutions in Poland, based mostly on voluntary donations and grants, is frequently opaque and controversial. The introduction of a ecclesiastical taxation would improve the circulation of funds, making it more formal and subject to public control. taxation collection straight from remuneration by the taxation Office minimises the hazard of fraud and increases public assurance in the way churches are financed
- convinces the petitioner. On 7 July 2025, a petition on the introduction of church taxation in Poland was addressed to the legislature Committee on Petitions. However, the gathering date has not yet been set for Senators to take care of it.
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