Italy student bonuses: tax deductions for education expenses

Student bonuses in Italy refer to a series of tax incentives designed to offset expenses related to education, ranging from nursery school to university. Families can claim a 19% tax deduction on eligible costs, up to a maximum limit of 1,000 euros per student.

Eligible expenses include tuition and attendance fees for state and private schools, contributions for language, music, or theater workshops, school transport, school canteen costs, and educational cultural activities. For university students, specific codes must be used when filing tax returns.

In the 730 tax form, school expenses are typically indicated in rows E8/E10 using code 12, while university expenses require code 13. For those who have already submitted their tax returns but omitted certain education expenses, corrections may be possible depending on the specific filing deadlines and procedures available for the 2026 tax year.