Italy faces wave of tax notices and rising business costs

The association Federcontribuenti warns that Italy will receive about 11 million tax notices in the coming months, alongside roughly 750,000 enforcement actions such as garnishments, administrative seizures and mortgage registrations. It says around 19 million Italians already have debt registered with the tax authority, averaging €5,800 per debtor, and that a sizable share of these claims may contain formal or substantive errors.

The CNA observatory highlights that more than half of the income of micro‑ and small enterprises is absorbed by taxes and contributions. On average, a typical small firm spends 192 days a year on tax‑related obligations, leaving only 173 days for productive activity. The study also notes rising rental costs, with a 70‑square‑metre apartment’s rent climbing from €490 to €580 per month between 2019 and 2025, further eroding competitiveness.

Both organisations call for reforms: Federcontribuenti urges greater transparency and proportionality in tax collection, while CNA recommends structural measures to reduce fiscal pressure and improve the housing market for businesses.