Effective income tax rates in Poland – illustrated with an example of WIG20 companies Cover Image

Efektywne stawki podatku dochodowego w Polsce – na przykładzie spółek indeksu WIG20
Effective income tax rates in Poland – illustrated with an example of WIG20 companies

Author(s): Krzysztof Biernacki, Alicja Brodzka, Magdalena Chodorek
Subject(s): Economy, Financial Markets, Public Finances
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: tax system; tax effectivness; stock exchange companies

Summary/Abstract: This research analyzed the amount of the corporate income tax paid by the companies listed on the national Stock Exchange and included in the valuation of the WIG20 index. However, income for tax purpose is calculated on accountancy regulation, tax system implement many amendmets, resulting in a different tax base for income taxation. Considering deffered tax calculation, the real tax burden paid by companies vary from nominal tax rate determined by tax regulation. The conclusion shows, that the effective tax rates are closely associated with a branch in which a company operates.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 1 (26)
  • Page Range: 9-23
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish