- The Polish government has prepared a bill to introduce a zero VAT rate on food in the first half of 2024.
- However, the new majority in parliament is hesitant to accept the bill because it was proposed by the current government.
- Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki believes that the new majority is making excuses to reject the bill, such as claiming that there is no budget allocation for it.
- The government previously introduced a zero VAT rate on food through regulations, and the budget is in good shape.
- The opposition party, KO, has expressed a desire to return the VAT rate on food to 5%.
- The zero VAT rate on food was initially implemented in February 2022 as part of anti-inflation measures.
Source: ksiegowosc.infor.pl
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