The gross Office recovered over PLN 20 million for an unpaid RTV subscription from January to October 2023. This is an crucial accomplishment that brings additional resources to the state budget. However, it is worth looking at this phenomenon and knowing the consequences of not paying the subscription.
Ministry of Finance with profits from unpaid subscription
The Ministry of Finance’s Communication and Promotion Office noted that 9 475 executive proceedings related to the non-payment of subscription fees were initiated during the first 10 months of 2023. As a consequence of these actions, over 20 million PLN of the main claim was enforced.
Profits little than a year ago?
Although the amount of PLN 20 million seems impressive, it represents a crucial simplification compared to the erstwhile year. In the same period of 2022 the taxation Office raised as much as PLN 41.69 million for the late RTV subscription. This means that gross from this origin has decreased by more than half in 1 year. What could have caused specified a change, unfortunately the Ministry did not supply precise information on this matter.
In order to recover a late RTV subscription, the IRS has the anticipation to collect funds from various sources. Claims may be collected from overpayment of income tax, pensions, pensions, salaries, or even a bank account.
Polish Post Controller in Your Home! Do you gotta let them in?
Checking the possession of receivers covered by compulsory RTV subscription is 1 of the duties of the Polish Post Office controllers. However, it is worth noting that an average mailman does not have the authority to enter the home for specified inspection. Only specially qualified workers can do so ex officio. It is besides crucial that the refusal to let the controller in the home does not entail any legal consequences for the residents.
Who does the IRS check first?
The IRS focuses its activities on people who have registered RTV receivers in the past, but have now stopped paying the subscription. It is in their case that there is the best chance that they inactive have TVs or radios.
Penalties for not paying the subscription – how much is it?
Persons who do not pay the compulsory RTV subscription fee may be punished. The punishment shall be 30 times the monthly fee. In the absence of a radio charge, the punishment is PLN 261, and PLN 819 for the TV. If a individual has both devices, only the higher of these amounts is paid.
Enforcement of RTV subscription is simply a process that concerns a wide scope of Poles. It is worth remembering the work to regulate fees to avoid problems with the taxation Office. At the same time, state authorities should besides be transparent to citizens and explain why RTV subscription revenues have been so importantly reduced in 1 year.
Ignacy Michałowski
OSINT investigator with experience in global journalism projects. It has been publishing materials for over 20 years for the largest releases. In social activities he engaged in various projects and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of people, especially those of mediocre communities. He was besides active in the fight for human rights. Contact: kontakt@legaartis.pl
