Henryk Kowalczyk tax from the shops will become effective at the latest on September 1 – Polish Radio

Minister Kowalczyk asked whether it can maintain announced on August 1, the date of entry into force of the tax from the shops, said: “Now the host of this project is the Parliament. I hope that at the next session of Parliament this bill adopts, it will look to the Senate, and at the end of July – with any amendments the Senate – will return to the Parliament, then the President’s signature. Do you come from 1 August? it may be embarrassing, but at least will take effect from September 1. “

– it’s a difficult thing of course I regret that this tax was not introduced quickly and vigorously, but we tried to consult this proposal primarily from the merchants. The original assumption that we had – taxation, depending on the surface – has been in consultation criticized by most entities. This caused a change in concept. Criterion surface replaced the turnover criterion – explained inquired about further delays the entry into force of these provisions.

I continued, “The situation is complicated also that the first project by the Ministry of Finance for sharply walked in the direction of the seal – the rigors of the law was pulled up a lot of companies that combines just a sign, for example. Spolem. This has led to violent protests.”

Asked if it caused additional delay in the preparation of these rules, commented: “MF was very zealous when it comes to sealing system, this resulted in a misunderstanding and had to be out of this retreat. However, that changed the concept not see as proof of our weakness – the right is for those who are covered by it, so we wanted to take into account their right. it took a long time indeed, but the vast majority of traders is the current form of this tax happy. “

 

Tax banking also to the amendment?

The question of whether we can expect the amendment to another, beside tax stores, flagship PiS from the last election campaign, that is, bank tax, Kowalczyk said, “it is too early to evaluate, I know that the proceeds are not like expected, but that does not mean that you need to immediately update the law. you have to wait until it will be two to three quarters – at the end of the year will be able to decide whether or amends it or not” . Bank tax came into force on 1 February. Its rate is 0.44 percent. the value of assets. MF in June estimated that in 2016. Proceeds from a bank tax will amount to 4 billion zł. Budget Act provides that the end of the year, these revenues should amount to 5.5 billion zł.

 

Work in Parliament

Over the draft law on tax on retail sales is currently working parliament. The proposal envisages the introduction of two tax rates – 0.8 percent. of revenue between 17 million and 170 million zł zł per month and 1.4 percent. of revenue over 170 million zł per month.

The object of taxation is income from retail sales, ie sales made to consumers (individuals not engaged in economic activity and the rate farmers). Revenue from retail sales will not include the VAT due. The tax base will not be included sales to traders. The project does not provide for the taxation of sales made on the Internet.

 

Prof. Krzysztof Opolski, economist, Faculty of Economic Sciences:

 
 

Source: Newseria

 

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