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Flat Tax Calculator 19% (2026)

Enter your monthly income and costs — the calculator returns the 19% flat tax, the 4.9% health contribution and an indicative net amount.

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PLN
PLN
Flat taxFlat tax (19%)1,520.00PLN
Monthly income (PLN)
10,000.00 PLN
Tax base (PLN)
8,000.00 PLN
Health contribution (4.9%)
432.54 PLN
Total
1,952.54 PLN
Effective rate (%)
19.53

How we calculate the flat tax

Tax = (income − costs) × 19%. There is no tax-free allowance. Health contribution = max(min. 432.54 in 2026 = 9% × minimum wage 4806; income × 4.9%). The effective rate is the total burden divided by income.

Example: income 10,000 PLN, costs 2000 PLN

Base = 8000 PLN. Tax = 8000 × 19% = 1520 PLN. Health = max(432.54; 8000 × 4.9% = 392) = 432.54 PLN (2026 minimum).

Frequently asked questions

What is the Polish flat tax (podatek liniowy)?

It is a 19% flat rate on business profit, available to sole traders as an alternative to the progressive tax scale.

Is there a tax-free allowance under the flat tax?

No — unlike the general scale, the flat tax has no tax-free amount; every zloty of profit is taxed at 19%.

How is the health contribution calculated?

It equals 4.9% of income, but never less than the statutory minimum — in 2026 9% × minimum wage = 432.54 PLN per month.

Can I deduct business costs?

Yes — the flat tax is charged on profit (income minus deductible costs), unlike the lump-sum tax.

When is the flat tax worth choosing?

It often pays off for higher incomes, since the rate stays at 19% instead of rising to 32% on the general scale.

Can I split income with my spouse under the flat tax?

No — joint settlement with a spouse and several allowances are not available when you choose the flat tax.

Indicative result

This result is indicative and is not tax advice. Consult a tax adviser.
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