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Author: BP | Publish date: 08 April 2025

Ełk counts! Literally!

08 April 2025, Author: BP

You live in Ełk, you work here or do you run a business but are not registered in the city? Nothing does not prevent you from settling your PIT here and thanks to your to support the development of Ełk. Importantly – in accordance with the regulations, this place residence, and not registration, is determined by the competent tax office.

PIT revenues are one of the main sources of income for local governments. In some cases, they account for up to half of the budgets of cities and municipalities. Thanks to them, schools, kindergartens and nurseries, there are cultural institutions such as the Ełk Cultural Centre, Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre, public transport and municipal infrastructure.

It's your taxes that make children learn in well-equipped institutions, and in the city there are cultural events, and the streets are illuminated and safe. When settling in Ełk – you invest in yourself and your loved ones. Amendments have been made to the Act on revenues of local government units:

  • cities such as Elk receive 7% of revenues PIT taxpayers residing in their area,
  • and 1.6% of the income of CIT taxpayers whose The seat is located in the commune.

The city's revenue will now be a constant percentage of the entire income of the inhabitants, and not only on the amounts reduced by the Relief. This means more funds for development independent of government decisions and changing regulations Tax. You don't have to go anywhere carry out or change the registration of residence – what counts is the place of residence, i.e. where your personal and professional life is focused. It is enough in PIT form, mark the Tax Office in Ełk as competent for settlement.

Remember: You have until 30 April! Do not hesitate – settle your PIT in Ełk and have a real impact on development the city you live in. Your taxes come back to you – in a better form services, and quality of life. Elk it counts – literally!