The intensive period for filing tax returns for 2025 is underway, with taxpayers able to benefit from numerous reliefs, including for thermal modernization and family support. The tax authorities remind taxpayers of non-extendable deadlines, including the March 2nd date for PIT-16 forms and April 30th for the most popular declarations, threatening fines for delays in the case of self-employed persons. Simultaneously, public opinion is polarized by reports of record-breaking earnings for doctors, reaching in extreme cases over 100,000 zlotys per month, sparking a debate about the condition of the public healthcare service.
Record Tax Reliefs in PIT
Married couples can deduct up to 106 thousand zł under the thermal modernization relief, subject to meeting specific investment conditions.
Controversy Over Doctors' Pay
Reports of earnings around 100 thousand zł per month are met with opposition from the medical community, which points to large pay disparities.
Fines for Unregistered Receivers
Increased checks on TV license fees in cars; the fine for an unregistered radio is 285 zlotys.
Support for the Ill
Persons with visual impairments may receive an allowance of 215 zł per month from MOPS or GOPS starting March 2026.
The current tax season brings a series of important changes and reminders for Polish taxpayers. A key element is the possibility to use the thermal modernization relief, which for married couples allows for a deduction of up to 106 thousand zlotys. Experts note, however, that an error in documentation can result in the loss of the right to a refund or the need to pay a tax penalty. Additionally, seniors and young people up to the age of 26 can benefit from the PIT-0 mechanism. Tax offices are also monitoring arrears from previous years, sending payment demands for forgotten dues. The Polish tax system underwent a fundamental overhaul in 2022 as part of the so-called Polish Deal, which forced tax authorities and taxpayers to adapt to new, complicated mechanisms for deductions and tax thresholds.In parallel, the debate regarding salaries in the medical sector is growing. Data indicates that while a small number of specialist doctors achieve incomes exceeding 100 thousand zlotys per month, the majority of medical personnel earn significantly lower amounts, and the care system struggles with staffing shortages. In some facilities, patient admissions have been halted due to disputes over contract rates. This situation sheds light on the growing problem of financing public healthcare and the disparities in earnings between management and frontline staff. In March 2026, many employees may also count on higher net pay thanks to social security contribution corrections. „I don’t get that much money” (I don’t get that much money) — Anonymous doctor It is also worth paying attention to other financial burdens. Polish Post controllers are intensifying actions regarding the enforcement of the TV license fee, imposing fines of 285 zlotys for failure to register a radio receiver, although attempts to prove the possession of a radio in a car based solely on external photos raise legal controversies. At the same time, persons with a certified disability, including serious visual impairments, can apply for a care allowance of 215.84 zł per month paid by the authorities competent for their place of residence. The deadline of April 30th remains the final date for filing a declaration, after which it will not be possible to allocate 1.5% of the tax to a public benefit organization.