Sisma 90: Citizens demand tax refunds following 1990 earthquake

Following a public assembly in Syracuse, representatives of the Sisma 90 association and Italian lawmakers are pushing for the full restitution of tax refunds owed to citizens in the provinces of Syracuse, Ragusa, and Catania. The dispute stems from the 1990 earthquake and concerns tax suspensions that were never fully reimbursed to all eligible taxpayers.

While a significant breakthrough occurred in December 2024, which released payments to those who had submitted applications by 2010, many citizens remain excluded. Lawmakers Filippo Scerra and Antonio Nicita are advocating for a new bill to reopen application deadlines. They argue that because these refunds are a recognized right, they should not be subject to expiration or statutes of limitations.

The movement aims to ensure that all taxpayers who met the original requirements can access their funds, regardless of whether they missed previous administrative deadlines.