Intensive preparations are underway for the closure of the March tax deadlines. The government plans a revolution in local fees, which are to cover all visitors, regardless of the purpose of their visit. Simultaneously, municipal offices and city guards have intensified inspections in private homes, checking the visibility of property sequence numbers and the possession of energy performance certificates for properties intended for sale or rent. Taxpayers are fighting for higher PIT refunds by using thermomodernization and family reliefs, while the Ministry of Finance is considering raising tax thresholds.

Tax Threshold Reform

The government plans to raise the second tax threshold to PLN 150,000 and the tax-free amount to PLN 60,000, which is intended to increase the profitability of full-time employment.

Energy Certificate Inspections

Mass visits by officials checking building energy documentation are ongoing; the lack of a certificate carries a high financial penalty.

New Local Fee

The Ministry of Finance wants the fee in tourist regions to be collected from every visitor, regardless of the purpose of their visit.

Final Deadline for Electricity

Time is running out to submit declarations guaranteeing lower energy rates; the lack of a document results in invoice corrections.

The current 2026 tax filing season brings significant changes to the relationship between citizens and the tax administration. The Ministry of Finance maintains the current parameters of the tax system, meaning the second tax threshold remains at PLN 120,000, and the tax-free amount is PLN 30,000. Although public debate includes proposals to raise the threshold to PLN 150,000 and the tax-free amount to PLN 60,000, the government has officially postponed these changes beyond 2026. These adjustments aim to increase the attractiveness of employment contracts relative to self-employment. Simultaneously, citizens must face new administrative and control obligations. Officials and building inspectors are verifying the possession of energy performance certificates, the lack of which carries severe fines reaching several thousand zloty. Inspections also cover order-related issues, such as mandatory house number plates, which are intended to improve the work of emergency services. Another area of change is the planned reform of local and spa resort fees. The Ministry of Finance aims to abolish the distinction based on the purpose of stay, meaning this levy will be paid not only by tourists but also by business travelers or spa patients. The 2022 Polish tax reform, known as the Polish Deal, introduced unprecedented confusion into the tax system, forcing subsequent governments to gradually correct regulations to stabilize public finances and simplify settlements. In the energy sector, the first half of 2026 is a crucial time for electricity consumers, who have until June 30 to submit appropriate declarations to their suppliers. Fulfilling this obligation allows them to avoid drastic price increases and retroactive invoice corrections, which is particularly important in the context of expiring government shields. „We will strive for the Polish tax system to be more transparent and fair for those who work.” — Andrzej Domański Parents using the child relief should pay attention to the tightened verification criteria by the tax office, which is increasingly refusing deductions in cases where actual care of the minor is not provided.

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