Premier Donald Tusk announced tax reforms on Wednesday designed to provide financial relief to Poland's expanding middle class.

The changes aim to adjust the fiscal system by reducing the tax burden on individual earners while increasing revenue from the largest corporations.

Tusk said he worked with Minister Andrzej Domański to provide relief for the growing middle class in two dimensions. The primary shift involves raising the second personal income tax (PIT) threshold from 120,000 zł to 130,000 zł [1].

Under the proposed structure, a new tax rate of 24% will be applied to income exceeding the 130,000 zł mark [1]. This adjustment is intended to shift the tax burden away from mid-level earners. Tusk said the government intends to increase corporate income tax (CIT) for the largest companies to balance the fiscal impact.

While the Prime Minister detailed the structural changes, the exact timeline for implementation remains a point of discussion. Some reports suggest the changes could enter into force as early as January [3], though other official sources have not specified a date [1], [2].

The reform targets millions of taxpayers who currently fall into the higher tax bracket. By raising the threshold, the government seeks to alleviate tax pressure on professionals, and entrepreneurs whose incomes have risen—often due to inflation—pushing them into higher brackets despite no significant increase in real purchasing power.

Tusk said the goal was to change the rules of the game in taxes so that millions of taxpayers would benefit [1]. The move reflects a broader strategy to stabilize the domestic economy by supporting the middle class as a primary driver of growth.

“Postanowiliśmy wspólnie z ministrem Andrzejem Domańskim, aby w dwóch wymiarach ulżyć rosnącej klasie średniej”

These reforms signal a pivot toward a more progressive tax structure in Poland. By raising the PIT threshold and introducing a specific 24% rate for higher earners, the government is attempting to protect the disposable income of the middle class from 'bracket creep.' Simultaneously, shifting the fiscal burden toward large corporations suggests a strategy to maintain budget stability without suppressing consumer spending among the general population.