Poland will introduce a new tax? The enigmatic announcement of Tusk
Prime Minister Donald Tusk enigmatically about digital tax: “Maybe we will impose, maybe not.” Deputy Prime Minister Gawkowski is preparing a project, but the government has no official plans.
During the Wednesday press conference of the Prime Minister Donald Tusk referred to the issue of possible introduction digital tax for technological giants. He emphasized that the topic arouses great emotions, but for now in the government Official work is not underway over such a solution.
Uncertain government plans for digital tax
The prime minister pointed out that new trends in customs and tax policy are observed in the world. – Maybe we will impose these taxes, or maybe not – said Tusk, adding that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digitization Krzysztof Gawkowski He works on the “possible project” of the new tribute.
The head of government also noted that together with Gawkowski he focuses on strategic investments in various areas, such as energy or defense, and for their implementation it is necessary stable tax policy.
The Ministry of Digitization is analyzing new solutions
Although the prime minister is distanced from a unambiguous declaration on digital tax, Ministry of Digitization He is already working on the concept of its implementation. The ministry announced that it is analyzing various investment financing models in digital infrastructure and cyber securityand one of the solutions considered is Big Techów taxation.
Krzysztof Gawkowski He confirmed that his ministry would present specific proposals in this matter in the coming months. The tax would apply to revenues or profits of large digital platforms operating on the Polish market.
The US is exposed to digital tax
Possible imposition of tax on technological giants causes voltages on the international arena. Tom Rosenominated by Donald Trump as the position of the US Ambassador in Poland, warned that The United States can be represented by retaliationif Poland decides to take this step.
In response to these reports Gawkowski assured that he would not withdraw from the plans digital tax introduction. The minister emphasized that this regulation already operates in some European Union countries and is aimed at equalization of competition on the digital market.
The Ministry of Finance is not working on digital tax
On Tuesday, the Minister of Finance Andrzej Domański He reminded that his ministry shaping the tax policy in the country and now does not work over the introduction of a new tribute.
In turn, the Minister of Funds and Regional Policy Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz She noted that her grouping (Poland 2050) will prevent this idea when the government decides that he is for it right moment.
Will Poland introduce a digital tax?
Tax on technological giants is a topic that still raises many questions and controversy. Though The official legislative work has not yet begunThe Ministry of Digitization conducts analysis and prepares any proposals.
On the one hand, the government does not want to make decisions hastily, on the other – the pressure of the European Union and tension in relations with the United States can affect the final shape of this project.
