On June 27, 2024, the Director of the National Tax Information Service issued an individual interpretation concerning the flat-rate tax for income from IT project management services (Reference No. 0114-KDWP.4011.53.2024.2.IG). This interpretation is crucial for IT professionals, especially those involved in IT project management.
Background of the Interpretation
The interpretation was requested by a taxpayer who has been operating a sole proprietorship since July 1, 2017. The taxpayer’s business is classified under PKWiU 70.22.20.0, which encompasses various project management services, excluding construction projects. The taxpayer sought clarity on whether the income from their IT project management services could be taxed at a flat rate of 8.5%.
Key Points of the Interpretation
1. Nature of Services Provided
The taxpayer provides comprehensive IT project management services, which include:
- Planning and scheduling projects,
- Budget management,
- Defining project scope,
- Coordinating project teams, including business analysts, system analysts, programmers, testers, UI specialists, and cloud specialists,
- Managing project changes and communication with partners and suppliers,
- Maintaining project documentation and monitoring team progress,
- Reporting project progress to stakeholders.
2. Tax Classification
According to the Polish Classification of Goods and Services (PKWiU), the taxpayer’s services fall under group 70.22.20.0, “Other project management services excluding construction projects.” This classification is essential for determining the applicable tax rate.
3. Flat-Rate Tax Eligibility
The taxpayer inquired whether the income from these services could be subject to a flat-rate tax of 8.5%, which is generally favorable for small businesses due to its simplicity and lower rates compared to progressive taxation.
4. Director’s Decision
The Director of the National Tax Information Service confirmed that the taxpayer’s interpretation was correct. The income from the IT project management services provided by the taxpayer qualifies for the flat-rate tax at the rate of 8.5%, both for the past periods and for the future.
Conclusion
This interpretation is of great importance to IT project managers and similar professionals, as it confirms that the income of some of them can be taxed at a flat rate of 8.5%, which is a very favorable form of taxation.
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