Polish Cryptocurrency Tax Evaders May Face Maximum 75% Punitive Tax Rate, DAC8 Directive Implementation Accelerates Regulatory Tightening

DeepFlowTech · 2026-03-18T11:19:24+00:00

Poland's president signed a new law incorporating the EU's DAC8 directive into domestic legislation. Investors who fail to disclose cryptocurrency gains will face penalties of up to 75%. It is estimated that only 1% of the country's 3 million cryptocurrency holders comply with tax obligations. Transactions in 2025 must be reported by April 2026 and are subject to a 19% tax rate.

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2026-03-18 11:19:24

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Deep Tide TechFlow News, March 18 — According to Cryptopolitan, Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed a new law earlier this month that officially incorporates the EU DAC8 Directive into national legislation. Investors who fail to report cryptocurrency earnings properly will face a maximum punitive tax rate of 75%.

DAC8, or the Eighth Amendment to the EU Directive on Administrative Cooperation in Direct Taxation, specifically targets digital assets. It requires platforms such as exchanges, brokers, and wallet service providers to collect user and transaction data and report it to tax authorities. Tax departments across member states will automatically share this information. The Polish National Tax Administration (KAS) will use this to monitor holdings and transactions of cryptocurrency investors within the country.

Local media estimate that about 3 million people in Poland hold cryptocurrencies, but currently only about 1% of investors pay taxes legally. Under current regulations, cryptocurrency trading income in 2025 must be reported by April 30, 2026, using the PIT-38 form, with a flat capital gains tax rate of 19%. Mining and staking rewards are tax-exempt upon receipt but must be taxed when exchanged for fiat currency.

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