How to fill PIT-38 step by step

Brief PIT-38 filling instructions: download form, calculate tax in the calculator, enter amounts, and submit.

Steps

  1. 1

    Download the form

    PIT-38 is available on the Ministry of Finance website or in the e-Deklaracje system. Download the version for the relevant tax year.

  2. 2

    Calculate tax

    Use a calculator (e.g., Podatek Giełdy), import files from your broker. You'll receive a summary: income, costs, profit, tax.

  3. 3

    Fill in parts C/D

    Copy amounts from the summary to part C (stocks, ETF) and D (tax). Also include dividends (part G) and PIT-ZG if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit the return

    Submit PIT-38 by April 30 of the following year. Via e-Deklaracje, banking PIT services, or on paper at the tax office.

  5. 5

    Preview & PDF Export

    Click 'PIT-38 Form Preview' on the calculation page to open a form preview. Review the data and save as PDF. Note that the preview is informational only — verify all data before filing your return.

PIT-38 Calculator

Use our calculator to generate a summary ready to copy into the form. Broker imports, FIFO, NBP rates.

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