Ulga na Powrót Calculator & Eligibility Quiz 2026
Estimate your refund and verify your eligibility with our 2-minute quiz.
Last updated: February 2026
Use this calculator to estimate your potential tax refund under the Polish Settlement Tax Relief, known in Polish as Ulga na Powrót. The relief allows eligible individuals who establish tax residence in Poland to benefit from a tax exemption on up to 85,528 PLN of annual income, not tax, for four consecutive years. The result is an estimate only. The final refund depends on your tax residency status, type of income, deductions and the structure of your PIT return.
Detailed legal conditions and full explanation are available on the main guide page.
Polish Settlement Tax Relief, known in Polish as Ulga na Powrót, is a Polish income tax exemption allowing eligible individuals who establish tax residence in Poland to exclude up to 85,528 PLN of income per year for four consecutive years. It is often described as a settlement tax relief for new Polish tax residents. It is not limited to Polish citizens and may apply to EU citizens and individuals from other eligible countries who meet statutory conditions. This page functions as an Ulga na Powrót calculator and Polish tax refund calculator.
How the Ulga na Powrót Calculator Works
This Polish tax refund calculator estimates the benefit available under the Ulga na Powrót program for individuals establishing tax residence in Poland. It uses the annual exemption limit of 85,528 PLN and assumes you meet the statutory conditions.
Who Should Use This Polish Settlement Tax Relief Calculator
This Ulga na Powrót calculator is intended for individuals who establish tax residence in Poland and want to estimate potential savings. It is relevant for employees, entrepreneurs, contractors and business owners who recently changed tax residence to Poland or plan to do so.
If you are unsure whether you meet the statutory conditions, go directly to the eligibility quiz.
Common Questions about Polish Settlement Tax Relief
Short answers for the calculator page. Full details are on the main guide.
What is Polish Settlement Tax Relief
How much income can be covered
Is the calculator result binding
Does the relief combine with the 30,000 PLN tax-free allowance?
This tool is designed for taxpayers who changed their tax residence to Poland and want to assess potential savings under the Polish Settlement Tax Relief.
Tax refund calculator
Use the calculator below to estimate your potential refund.
Estimated Annual Tax Savings (2026)
See how much you can save per year with the Polish Settlement Tax Relief compared to standard taxation.
| Annual Income | Tax Without Relief (standard scale) | Effective Rate Without Relief | Tax With Relief | Effective Rate With Relief | Your Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 PLN | 8,400 PLN* | 8.4% | 0 PLN | 0% | + 8,400 PLN |
| 150,000 PLN | 20,400 PLN* | 13.6% | 4,137 PLN | 2.8% | + 16,263 PLN |
| 200,000 PLN | 36,400 PLN* | 18.2% | 10,137 PLN | 5.1% | + 26,263 PLN |
*Calculated based on standard tax scale (12%/32%) with 30,000 PLN tax-free allowance. Values are estimates for illustrative purposes.
Check if You Qualify for Ulga na Powrót (2-Minute Test)
Answer a few questions to check whether you may qualify for the Polish Settlement Tax Relief.
Polish Return Relief
Moved to Poland after 2021? We include the return relief in your annual tax return.
If you qualify for Ulga na Powrót, we apply it as part of your Polish tax filing. No separate service needed.
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