Poland Implements Reduced Rates for Late Payment Interest
late payment interest

Late payment interest

On September 15, 2023, Poland released an Announcement from the Ministry of Finance regarding the interest rates for tax arrears and late payments. This announcement includes the following reductions in interest rates:

Source information: https://www.dziennikustaw.gov.pl/MP/2023/1017

Late payment interest rates

The standard rate has been lowered from 16.5% to 15.0% per annum.

The reduced rate has been decreased from 8.25% to 7.50% per annum.

The increased rate has been brought down from 24.75% to 22.50% per annum.

Reduced rate

The reduced rate is applicable when a taxpayer initiates self-correction prior to receiving a notice of procedures for an amended assessment, and the payment is made within 7 days of filing the corrected return. Conversely, the increased rate is enforced for VAT and customs duties, including situations where a taxpayer understates their tax liability, overstates an overpayment or refund claim, or neglects to file a return and pay tax, and this is discovered during tax control proceedings.

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