FAQ
Poland - Tax Return

You can claim a refund up to 5 years back from the year you file your tax return.

In 2024, you can file a tax return / claim a refund for the year 2019 at the latest.

Deadlines for getting Poland tax refund for previous years:

• tax return for the year 2019 - till the 31st of December, 2024
• tax return for the year 2020 - till the 31st of December, 2025
• tax return for the year 2021 - till the 31st of December, 2026
• tax return for the year 2022 - till the 31st of December, 2027
• tax return for the year 2023 - till the 31st of December, 2028

The deadline for filing the tax return for the year 2023 is 30th of April, 2024.

If you do not file the tax return by the deadline, it can result in financial penalty of between 1/10 and 20 times the minimum wage (including interest). For the year 2023 this is PLN 360 - 72 000.

You will also lose your right to claim any tax credits and tax allowances.

You need the following documents to file your tax return:

• PIT‑11 form or a copy of your payslips from each employer,
• PESEL number (PL TIN),
• other documents for claiming rebates (child's birth certificate, etc.).

The tax must be paid no later than the deadline for filing the tax return, which is 30th of April.

The tax for 2023 must be paid by 30th of April, 2024.

The tax office will process the tax return and then pay the overpayment. The whole process takes on average 2 - 8 months from the time the tax return is filed.

To obtain a PIT‑11 form, contact your employer and ask them to issue the form. If you had more than one employer, you will need a PIT‑11 form from each of them.

If you don't have a PESEL number, contact the Polish tax office and ask for one.