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Italian tax burden and revenue distribution

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Recent analyses of the Italian tax system highlight the structure and concentration of the national tax burden. An investigation by the Cgia research office found that 95.7% of taxes and contributions paid by employees are ‘invisible’ to the taxpayer, as they are either automatically deducted from payroll or embedded in the prices of goods. For a typical Italian family, the annual tax burden is estimated at 20,592 euros, with only 4.3% paid through direct, conscious methods. Data regarding tax declarations reveals a high concentration of personal income tax (Irpef) revenue. While 42.8 million people filed returns, approximately 24.8 million residents do not appear to pay Irpef. An observatory by Itinerari Previdenziali confirms this disparity, noting that less than 19% of taxpayers are responsible for approximately 65% of total Irpef revenue. This heavy load falls primarily on middle-income earners, specifically managers, officials, and professionals earning gross annual incomes above 35,000 euros. Further studies by Itinerari Previdenziali regarding 2024 income declarations specify that a group representing 16.46% of taxpayers contributes over 63% of total Irpef. More recent data indicates that approximately 30% of taxpayers bear 79% of the Irpef burden, primarily those earning over 35,000 euros annually. ~~Looking toward 2026-2027, Italy is implementing new fiscal and~~ Regarding social welfare ~~measures. The~~ measures for 2026-2027, the Italian government has released operational details for the ‘Carta Dedicata a te’ ~~program has been refinanced to provide 500 euros annually~~ program. Designed to ~~eligible~~ assist low-income families with essential food purchases, the program targets households with an ISEE below 15,000 euros. ~~Additionally, INPS announced that tax wedge reductions will extend to Ape sociale and isopensione~~ The Ministry of Agriculture has allocated 1,177,597 cards, with beneficiaries ~~starting~~ selected via municipal ranking systems. The benefit is distributed in ~~October, including retroactive payments from January 2026. Pensioners and employees may also request a recalibration~~ two annual installments of ~~their second Irpef~~ 500 euros. The first installment for 2026 is scheduled to activate via Poste Italiane cards starting November 4, 2026, and must be used by ~~October 10 if they anticipate lower tax liability.~~ December 16, 2026, to remain valid. The second installment for 2027 is expected in April 2027.

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