Around the World in Taxes: Poland and Hungary
Summary
Host David Stewart is joined by Emilia Sroka and Roland Popp to explore tax morale in Poland and Hungary. Sroka discusses how Poland’s participatory budgeting fosters trust by letting citizens see tangible results from their taxes. Popp examines Hungary’s high VAT rates and historical mistrust, noting that digital enforcement has improved compliance despite persistent concerns over high-level corruption.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Tax Notes Talk and episode overview
Guest introduction and series context
Participatory budgeting in Poland and tax morale
Transition to Hungary segment and guest intro
Hungary's tax system and historical attitudes
Impact of communism on trust in state
Transition to capitalism and economic turmoil
Digitalization and VAT compliance improvements
Corruption, political climate, and closing remarks
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