Italy launches 'Rottamazione quinquies' tax amnesty for local debts

The 'Rottamazione quinquies' tax amnesty program has been officially launched in Italy, allowing taxpayers to settle outstanding local debts by paying only the principal amount. This measure covers various local taxes, including traffic fines, car tax (bollo auto), IMU (property tax), and TARI (waste tax). Applications can be submitted between October 16 and December 15, 2026.

Approximately 1,500 local entities across the country have joined the program, though participation shows a geographic divide, with higher adoption in Central and Southern Italy compared to the North. In Sicily, the measure is described by regional legislator Ignazio Abbate as a turning point that provides financial relief to families and businesses by canceling accessory charges on debts accrued up to 2025.

Specific regional updates include 43 municipalities in the Catania province and 139 municipalities in Puglia adhering to the amnesty. While the program offers immediate relief for local debts, it serves as a transition period ahead of a projected national reform of vehicle taxation expected in 2027.