The amount free of charge is unchanged. Each payer will pay an average of 500 PLN – this is simply a "silent taxation increase"

Zdjęcie: Kwota wolna bez zmian. Każdy podatnik dopłaci średnio 500 zł – to „cicha podwyżka podatków” / Shutterstock


Each payer will lose PLN 500 on average in 2026 – according to the draft budget prepared by the Ministry of Finance. Reason? No changes in the tax-free amount and the freezing of the PIT thresholds. There are besides increases in excise duties and wellness contributions. In the article we print full calculations, a agenda of changes and a list of people who lose the most.