Reduction of contributions but not for all
Ryszard Petru reported on platform X that the agreement on reducing the wellness contribution is close. According to his concept, the simplification would concern entrepreneurs first and workers would benefit only if the deficit in the public finance sector fell below 3% of GDP, which would be around 2027. Petru considered it a reasonable compromise.
Paulina Matysiak disagreed with this idea. The messenger made a mockery of Petru's entry. As she noted, “she translated his tweet into Polish”.
We can't afford to cut everyone's contribution. Therefore, in our infinite wisdom, we decided to lower it only to those who already pay little (4.9% alternatively of 9%) and at the same time gain the most. It's the only way we can last these hard times. For those who have little will surely realize and appreciate our concern for those who have the most. After all, it's the most fair and liable solution, isn't it? We ask for knowing and support at this hard moment.
No confirmation
The Ministry of Finance denies Richard Petr's reports of reaching a compromise on the wellness contribution. KO politicians claim that Petru is acting in his own favour by putting public force on the government.
On his return from leave, Szymon Hołownia one more time sparked a discussion about the contribution, stating that "the contribution does not heal but kills Polish companies", which sparked controversy. His message was criticized by representatives of the Left who accused him of being irresponsible and weakening assurance in state institutions. Hołownia and the leader of PSL Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz previously stressed that lowering the contribution is crucial for the functioning of the 3rd Way in the coalition.
KO politicians feel that Petru is acting in his own interest and does not aid by putting public force on the government. wellness premium talks are underway and each of the 4 coalition parties has made their own proposals. Minister Domanski is to propose a compromise solution.
What a organization is simply a different concept
Poland 2050 submitted a draft of changes to the wellness contribution in the Sejm, and its proposals were announced by PSL and Left.
Poland 2050 presented the first task in March and in July reported an auto-amendment. According to it, the premium would be 4%, 7% or 9.4% of the average wage, depending on the sum of the accumulated revenues in 3 ranges: up to PLN 85 thousand, over PLN 85 1000 to PLN 300 thousand, and over PLN 300 thousand.
The Left proposes the introduction of a 9 % wellness taxation for PIT and CIT payers from 2026. According to the Deputy Minister of Health, work on this task could start in September and a temporary solution could apply from 2025.
In turn, the PSL proposes a gradual simplification in the wellness contribution, which, according to Minister Krzysztof Paszyk, would cost respective billion PLN. Currently, the wellness premium is 9% for workers and entrepreneurs on a taxation scale, 4.9% for entrepreneurs on a linear tax, and flat-rates pay a contribution in 3 income-dependent thresholds. Poland's Management besides introduced an work to pay off the sale of fixed assets by entrepreneurs.
