Italy 2026‑29 reforms: tax notices, waste tax, education

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Taranto waste tax hike criticised by Giampaolo Vietri

   Giampaolo Vietri (FdI) criticised Taranto’s TARI rise of up to 8%, removal of student exemptions, and urged a council review of Kyma Ambiente’s waste‑service management.

2. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   INPS issues guidelines allowing insurance intermediaries to claim tax relief

   INPS released a circular detailing how insurance agents and intermediaries can claim Decontribuzione Sud and Young Under‑36 tax reliefs, fulfilling the 2026 budget measures and praised by Luca Cannata.

3. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Italy boosts summer school funding as families grapple with nursery closures

   Italy injects €700 million into its summer school programme to curb educational gaps, while a Aprilia municipal nursery stays closed over safety issues, straining families.

4. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Italian municipalities launch food‑waste reduction programs with tax incentives and cross‑border market

   Italian towns Cesa and Bari launch food‑waste networks offering tax cuts to donors, while Bari and Tirana start a €1.63 million cross‑border farmer’s market and waste hub to aid producers and vulnerable locals.

5. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 9 sources

   Italy's Revenue Agency to Issue 11 Million Tax Notices, Many Potentially Erroneous

   Italy's Revenue Agency will send 11 million tax notices to households, self‑employed and firms; over a third involve doubtful or “ghost” debts, prompting officials to urge verification before payment.

6. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 41 sources

   Rome hikes waste tax 5% while many Italian towns cut TARI in 2026

   Rome raises its waste tax by 5% in 2026; meanwhile towns such as Troina keep rates steady, Parabiago, Volpiano and Teramo cut TARI, while Mantova and Tuscany centre approve modest increases, and Taranto seeks I

7. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Italy sets August tax payments to August 20, pauses notice counting

   Italy moves all August tax payments to August 20 and excludes notices from Aug 1‑Sep 4, a yearly fiscal truce explained by economist Gianni Lepre.

8. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Tuscany unveils 2026 school voucher scheme and Next Generation youth festival

   Tuscany launches a €200‑€500 school voucher for preschool families and hosts the free Next Generation Fest on 10 Oct 2026, both under its Giovanisì youth policy.

9. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Italy launches €30 school voucher scheme for 2026‑27 academic year

   Italy's San Benedetto del Tronto offers a €30 school voucher to low‑income families, while the national Buono Scuola decree provides up to €1,500 per child for private lower‑secondary students, based on ISEE‑dr

10. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Italy tax audit reform limits assessment periods while courts keep broader controls

    Italy's tax reform limits audit periods, yet courts keep broader controls; the forfettario regime now has €85k and €100k thresholds affecting exit timing and VAT.

11. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italy's 2026 Labor Decree Introduces Proximity Agreements, Experimental Secondments and Comprehensive Wage Framework

    Italy's 2026 Labour Decree adds formal proximity agreements, a pilot experimental secondment scheme and a comprehensive wage package (TEC) that merges minimum wage with welfare, training and bonuses.

12. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italian court upholds IMU tax relief for retired direct farmers

    Italy's Lombardy court confirms IMU exemptions for retired direct farmers, while INPS clarifies procedural rules to retain agricultural contribution discounts.

13. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Italy extends tax payment deadline to July 20, 2026 for businesses and freelancers

    Italy’s May 2026 law pushes the tax payment deadline to 20 July 2026 for eligible businesses and freelancers, with a 0.80% interest penalty for late payments and a mandatory return filing even for zero‑revenue,

14. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    San Giuliano Terme farmer wins court ruling on waste‑tax demand

    A San Giuliano Terme farmer successfully challenged a €600k waste‑tax bill billed at industrial rates; the court voided three years of assessments, but the municipality plans to appeal.

15. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Todi slashes waste tax by 9% and approves bonus for low‑income households

    Todi cuts the 2026 waste tax by 9% and adds a 25% bonus for low‑income families, while new tariffs foretell a modest rise for households and businesses.

16. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Acer Reggio Emilia's debt climbs amid regional housing crisis

    Acer Reggio Emilia's overdue debts rose to €16.4 m in 2024, a 38 % jump since 2018, prompting Cisl leaders to demand transparency and public action on the regional housing crisis.

17. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Gold price surge fuels Italian gold‑panning rush and investment interest

    Gold hits $5,500/oz, sparking an Italian gold‑panning surge and reinforcing its role as a safe‑haven amid geopolitical and inflation concerns.

18. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Italian towns confront rising TARI waste tax and funding disputes

    Italian municipalities Gravina and Rimini face contentious TARI waste‑tax hikes, with unions demanding reviews and calls for greater support for low‑income households.

19. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian cities adopt new waste tariff measures, cutting rates in Piacenza and expanding pilot in Pisa

    Piacenza cuts waste tariffs by 1.6% while Pisa expands a pilot measuring non‑recyclable waste, aiming for city‑wide rollout by 2026.

20. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Rome conference plots digital overhaul of Italy's gold market

    Italian officials and gold‑industry leaders met in Rome to discuss digital controls, traceability and anti‑money‑laundering measures for the gold market.

21. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Italian accountants report: membership down, incomes up in 2025

    The 2025 FNC report shows Italian accountants’ membership fell 0.8% to 119,050, while average income rose 8.3% to €87,376 and practitioner numbers grew 4.2%.

22. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    EU extends Italy split payment scheme to 2029 and updates market abuse regulations

    EU extends Italy’s split‑payment VAT scheme to 2029 and revises MAR rules, adding trading‑data requirements and new manipulation indicators.

23. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Italy's tax agency publishes Ecobonus filing guide for 2026 returns

    Italy's Agenzia delle Entrate issued detailed Ecobonus filing guides for the 2026 tax return and emphasized the need for ongoing professional tax assistance to navigate complex bonuses and avoid penalties.

24. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Italian Supreme Court rules bank data unusable without proper authorization in tax assessments

    Italy's Supreme Court voided a tax assessment that relied on bank data obtained without proper authorization, setting new limits on using such data in property‑sale investigations.

25. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian Senate Bill to Replace Vehicle Seizures with Property Mortgage for Tax Debts over €10,000

    Italy's Senate proposes a law to replace vehicle seizures for tax debts over €10,000 with a property mortgage, adding a 60‑day notice and free cancellation after repayment.

26. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian municipalities grapple with rising TARI taxes and budget strain

    Councilor Perini links TARI hikes to waste‑plant closure, door‑to‑door recycling and a “free TARI” promise, while Mayor Mugnaini urges national support to offset rising energy, staff costs and falling revenues,

27. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Italian Chamber Approves Youth and Universal Civil Service Bill

    Italy’s Chamber approved the “Giovani e Servizio Civile Universale” bill on 8 July and sent it to the Senate; the CNESC urged inclusion of the third sector and protection of the civil service’s non‑work status.

28. 13 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Siracusa cuts tourist medical guard posts, leaving 50,000 summer visitors without onsite care

    Siracusa health authority cancelled most tourist medical guard stations for summer 2026, activating only Brucoli and routing patients to community health houses, prompting mayoral protests over lack of care for

29. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italian tax agency imposes reporting on private crypto wallets

    Italy’s tax authority, applying the EU DAC8 directive, now requires crypto providers to report all transactions, including transfers to private wallets, raising privacy and compliance concerns.

30. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Poste Italiane launches free financial‑planning webinars in Reggio Calabria

    Poste Italiane offers two free webinars on generational wealth transfer and life‑course planning in Reggio Calabria on 14 July, with subtitles, LIS interpreter, and free online registration.

31. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian towns cut household waste‑collection costs amid higher recycling rates

    Aosta and Busto Arsizio adjust waste‑collection tariffs, lowering household costs and boosting recycling rates, after reforms and savings in 2025‑2026.

32. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Italy's health system shows territorial assistance gaps despite overall LEA sufficiency

    2024 LEA data show Italy meets overall health sufficiency, yet territorial assistance lags, especially in the South. Union Uil Abruzzo urges more staff and local services.

33. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Tarvisio crackdown uncovers €160,000 IMU tax evasion by 70 owners

    Tarvisio’s Guardia di Finanza audit found 70 taxpayers misdeclaring seasonal homes as primary residences, evading roughly €160,000 in IMU taxes. Authorities will recover the amount, with over 30% already paid.

34. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy's Proposed Wealth Tax on Millionaires Sparks Political Debate

    Italy debates a wealth tax on the top 0.1% of earners, projected to raise €13 bn annually, with centre‑left parties supporting and right‑wing factions warning of capital flight.

35. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Italy's Civil Service Bill Moves to Senate Amid Third Sector Concerns

    Italy's Civil Service draft passed the Chamber and heads to the Senate, with the CNESC urging inclusion of the Third Sector and protection of the service’s non‑working, civilian nature.

36. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    INPS launches digital pensioner loan scheme as Abruzzo loan demand rises

    INPS unveiled a digital pensioner loan scheme for 2026‑29, while Abruzzo’s personal loan market saw liquidity‑driven demand, average €11.4k loans and growing fifth‑salary‑deduction usage.

37. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Italy Introduces Stricter F24 Penalties and New Dual‑Threshold Audit Rules

    Italy's 2024 tax reform tightens F24 penalties and introduces dual‑threshold (20 % and €71,011.20) rules for synthetic audits, reshaping tax enforcement.

38. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Italian families face legal complexities over loans and child support

    Italian parents are urged to document loans to children and must obtain a court order to stop child‑support payments when the child starts working.

39. 16 days ago

    [HEALTH] 10 sources

    Italian regional health system shows north‑south divide as LEA 2024 data expose gaps

    LEA 2024 data reveal a north‑south health gap in Italy, with top regions leading and southern regions lagging, prompting unions to demand extra funding and hiring reforms.

40. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Molfetta launches €1,000 per‑child early‑education subsidy for 2025‑26

    Molfetta (IT) opens applications for a €1,000 per‑child subsidy to offset nursery and preschool fees for the 2025‑26 year, funded by the Integrated Education System fund.

41. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italy projects near‑doubling of pension payouts for 2027

    Italy plans a 2.8% pension revaluation for 2027, raising minimum pensions to €629 and social aid to €562, while tightening age and income eligibility; lower earners may face reduced payouts due to less‑favour ​

42. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy rolls out faster 2026 childcare and school bonus payments

    Italy speeds up the 2026 nursery bonus by letting nurseries send data directly to INPS, and launches a €1,500 school bonus for families earning under €30k, payable via the UNICA platform.

43. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy Enacts 2026 Merit Law Revamping Public Administration Performance Evaluation

    Italy's 2026 Merit Law reforms public‑sector performance reviews, focusing on results, training, and capped high‑performance rewards to improve service quality.

44. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian Tax Agency Schedules Meeting on Territorial Mobility Incentives

    Italy's Tax Agency will meet on 13 July 2026 to set criteria for territorial mobility incentives under article 30 of the 2016‑2018 CCNL.

45. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Italian municipalities and Poste Italiane offer free digital help and financial‑planning webinars

    In Italy, a municipal digital assistance point opens in Frabosa Sottana on July 10, while Poste Italiane runs free financial‑education webinars in Molise on July 14, both aimed at helping citizens navigate e‑go

46. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy launches summer pause for tax filings and school office services

    Italy’s tax authority pauses routine notices and extends payment deadlines from 1 Aug to 4 Sept, while school secretariat offices run reduced hours (9‑13) and close on select days through 31 Aug 2026.

47. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian Supreme Court rules on tax profit presumption and traffic‑fine penalty calculations

    Italy's Supreme Court clarified shareholders' proof burden for presumed profit distribution and affirmed the 10% surcharge on unpaid traffic fines as a valid additional sanction.

48. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Reggio Emilia waste tax hikes over 4% spark mayoral backlash

    Reggio Emilia’s waste tax will rise over 4% in 2026, hitting households and some businesses hard; mayors protest while the council adds a 25% low‑income discount.

49. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Rome and Turin set 2026 waste tax rates and relief measures

    Rome approved a 5.2% rise in its 2026 waste tax, budgeting €921 million, while Turin left tariffs unchanged and expanded ISEE‑based discounts up to 50% for low‑income households and added new relief for NGOs.

50. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 32 sources

    Italy's INPS report reveals widening gender pension gap and rising retirement age

    Italy's INPS report shows record employment, a 25% pension gap for women and retirement age climbing to 64.7 years, with further rise to 67 in 2027; family cash transfers appear to dampen female work.

51. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Italian courts rule on badge‑misuse dismissals and tax markup presumptions

    Italian courts clarified that badge‑swapping does not warrant dismissal and that tax‑audit markup rates can be used as presumptive evidence for other years, pending taxpayer proof.

52. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian courts reinforce child support duties, citing social media proof and convicting father of pension theft

    Italy's Supreme Court upheld a child‑support conviction using social‑media evidence, while a Viterbo court tries a father for misappropriating his disabled son's pension.

53. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Marche municipalities seek to replace TARI with usage‑based waste tariff

    Marche mayors and civic groups propose swapping the TARI waste tax for a consumption‑based tariff, citing rising costs and budget strains on municipalities such as Mombaroccio and Fano.

54. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy unveils €1,500 tuition bonus for low‑income private school students

    Italy launches a €1,500 yearly tuition bonus for low‑income families with children in private secondary schools, funded with €20 million and applied for via the UNICA‑MIM online portal.

55. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy caps merit bonuses for public‑sector employees at 30%

    Italy's new public‑sector merit law limits top performance scores to 30% of staff and caps the annual excellence bonus at 20% of those, tying variable pay directly to measurable results.

56. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italy permits bequeathing assets to non‑relatives even when siblings exist

    Italian law protects compulsory heirs (spouse, children, parents) but lets testators leave assets to strangers; heirs must file a succession declaration within 12 months and pay applicable taxes on real estate.

57. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy Senate Advances Professional and University Governance Reforms

    Italy's Senate will review a professional reform bill cutting liability periods and adding trainee reimbursements, while ANDU pushes for a new university self‑governance body to replace the CUN.

58. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Italian Supreme Court clarifies compensation rules for non‑compete clauses and board member pay

    Italy's Supreme Court ruled that non‑compete agreements must be written, specific, and fairly compensated, and that director pay requires a formal appointment or shareholder resolution.

59. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Italy says tax notices to deceased are invalid, outlines heirs' obligations

    Italy declares tax notices to the dead void; heirs owe estate taxes only after acceptance. A 10 % cash‑and‑jewellery presumption can be challenged with a notarial inventory, and a €1 million exemption per child

60. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 19 sources

    Agenzia delle Entrate‑Riscossione launches online service for Rottamazione quinquies

    Agenzia delle Entrate‑Riscossione now offers an online, credential‑free service to fetch Rottamazione‑quinquies debt‑settlement details, with a €31 July 2026 payment deadline; municipalities like Reggio Emilia,

61. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italy's Labour Minister Calderone Announces Positive Employment Trends and Policy Gains

    Italy’s labour minister says employment is improving and stresses continued union dialogue, while female labour participation tops 54% thanks to extensive family‑friendly policies and hiring incentives.

62. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Funeral etiquette guidance and Italy's 19% tax relief for funeral expenses

    Advice on respectful funeral behavior is paired with Italy’s 19% tax deduction for funeral costs, applicable without family ties and limited to €1,550 per death.

63. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italy's Tax Agency updates collaborative compliance guidelines

    Italy's Revenue Agency issued new collaborative‑compliance guidelines for firms, detailing crypto‑asset and infrastructure accounting under the Tax Control Framework.

64. 21 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Italian hospitals in Siracusa and Ronciglione confront staff shortages and capacity limits

    Italian regions Siracusa and Ronciglione report hospital capacity strains and urgent staffing shortages, risking underused facilities and patient migration.

65. 21 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    FlowPay and Fattura24 launch integrated digital payment and invoicing platform in Italy

    FlowPay and Fattura24 have partnered to merge digital payment and e‑invoicing services, aiming to simplify financial and administrative processes for Italian businesses.

66. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italy’s Supreme Court rejects property tax increase tied to neighbourhood prestige

    Italy’s Supreme Court blocks a property tax hike based only on neighbourhood prestige, and the tax agency will pause minor tax notices in August, except for urgent cases.

67. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Inherited homes in Italy and Greece face tax and upkeep rules

    Italian heirs must wait five years before selling an inherited primary home to keep tax breaks, while Greek co‑heirs share responsibility for maintaining vacant inherited houses.

68. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italy clarifies timing and maximum amount of 730 tax refunds for 2026

    Italy explains that 730 refunds for 2026 are paid by employers/pension bodies after filing, with early returns processed faster, and refunds cannot exceed the tax already paid.

69. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italy Labor Inspectorate records 25,000 resignations linked to prolonged absences

    Italy's Labor Inspectorate logged over 25,000 resignations due to prolonged absences, with most reports from the North, audits covering a third of cases and 4.6% flagged as false.

70. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian families to receive July 2026 universal allowance and reinstated 500‑euro food card

    Italy will pay its universal family allowance in July 2026 on two dates and reinstates the 500‑euro food card for low‑income families, funded through a €500 m scheme.

71. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italy launches new Unified Tax Code, overhauling income tax rules

    Italy's 2027 Testo Unico replaces the old Tuir, consolidating tax rules, while 2026 reforms introduce new stamp and foreign‑asset taxes with updated reporting.

72. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italian tax authority issues guidance on 2026 pre‑filled 730 return

    Italy's Revenue Agency issued guidance on the 2026 pre‑filled 730 return, covering delegation, duplicate rental income, missing income types, deduction caps for high earners, and a new guide on bonuses and tax‑

73. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italian households can monetize unused gold jewelry

    Unused gold jewelry retains value by its metal content, not condition. Consolidate items and have a specialist assess purity and weight for a transparent sale in Italy.

74. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italy launches simplified online tax filing system for 730 and 2026 returns

    Italy's 2024 730 return now uses a guided online mode that organizes data and auto‑calculates taxes, while the 2026 Modello Redditi outlines contribution methods, rates and deadlines for self‑employed workers.

75. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Italy launches wide‑ranging pension, welfare and tax measures for 2026

    Italy’s 2026 budget sustains Opzione Donna/Quota 103 pensions, updates fifth‑salary loan rates, extends a €500 social card, sets July Assegno Unico payments, launches a youth‑employment tax exemption, and keeps

76. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy launches Paritarie Bonus to aid families choosing private schools

    Italy's education minister signed a decree for a €1,500 annual voucher to help low‑income families afford private (paritarian) schools, pending economy minister approval.

77. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italy's fiscal pressure rises to 37.6% of GDP in Q1 2026

    Italy's fiscal pressure rose to 37.6% of GDP in Q1 2026, with revenues at 42.3% of GDP and the deficit narrowing to 7.8% of GDP; household disposable income and savings also increased.

78. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italian Supreme Court narrows tax enforcement tools in two key rulings

    Italy’s Supreme Court ruled that tax seizures by AdER expire after 60 days and that bank investigations need prior specific authorization, tightening taxpayer protections.

79. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italy's Undersecretary Sandra Savino outlines tax reform and welfare plan at Federmanager Forum

    Italy's Sandra Savino said the government is pursuing a fairer, modern tax system and stronger welfare, aiming to cut burdens on workers and investors while supporting innovation and growth.

80. 25 days ago

    [HEALTH] 10 sources

    Italian regions face health staffing shortages and funding disputes

    Italian regions confront health staffing cuts, funding gaps and union demands, with disputes in Sardinia, Abruzzo, Trentino and Molise over hiring, contracts, deficits and reforms.

81. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Italian towns set 2026 waste tax rates, many avoid hikes and expand bonuses

    Italian municipalities are confirming 2026 waste‑tax (TARI) rates, with many towns avoiding hikes and expanding social bonuses for low‑income households.

82. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italy's INPS introduces digital parental leave, pension loan rates, and video guide for domestic employers

    INPS rolls out a digital parental‑leave service for overseas workers, new pension‑loan rate caps for Q3 2026, and an interactive video guide to help domestic employers pay contributions.

83. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italian workers required to take 4‑week vacations; summer tax clawbacks may zero wages

    Italy mandates a minimum four‑week paid vacation, with unused leave taken within 18 months and paid out only on termination. Summer IRPEF tax settlements can fully withhold wages if debts exceed net pay.

84. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italy Senate passes DDL Merito reform rewarding public‑sector performance

    Italy's Senate approved the DDL Merito law, creating performance‑based pay, limiting top scores to 30%, and introducing internal promotion routes with an independent commission, aiming to reward merit in the PA

85. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italian tax judges split over tax settlement and notification rules

    Italian tax judges differ on whether pre‑payment notices block special settlements under the CPB, while the Supreme Court rules preventive notices aren’t needed for automated assessments of unpaid declared tax.

86. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Italy’s digital economy expands to €84.4 bn while tax audits surge with AI tools

    Italy’s digital market hit €84.4 bn in 2025 as tax audits rose 18% in 2026, using AI, and the web tax generated €637 million, outpacing the global minimum tax.

87. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italy Extends Split‑Payment VAT Regime Until 2029

    Italy’s split‑payment VAT system is extended to 30 June 2029, with EU Council approval expected by 10 July and no procedural changes for existing users.

88. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Molise faces low IMU but high regional tax burden amid Italy's fiscal gaps

    Molise's low IMU is offset by Italy's highest regional tax add‑on, while Marche sees steady mortgage demand around €123k and a rise in variable‑rate loans.

89. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Italy expands student financial aid with new INPS scholarships and university tuition cuts

    INPS launches €13,000 scholarships for 2026‑27 merit colleges, while the University of Perugia rolls out tuition cuts and merit‑based aid for students meeting income and performance criteria.

90. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Inheritance Tax Guidance for Heirs in Italy and France

    Italy’s 2025 inheritance tax reforms introduce self‑assessment and installment options, while France offers deferred, fractional, and mortgage‑backed payment plans to help heirs meet succession duties without a

91. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italian Supreme Court issues rulings on workplace safety liability and contract breach debts

    The Italian Supreme Court ruled that employers can be liable for injuries despite acquittal on specific safety breaches, and rejected a late €15 million compensation claim in a contractor's bankruptcy, undersc

92. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian Revenue Agency clarifies flat‑tax on salary raises and bonuses

    Italy's Revenue Agency clarified that a 5% flat‑tax applies to salary raises and a 15% rate to night, holiday and shift allowances for private workers in 2026, with caps and specific rules for collective‑agree­

93. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Italy launches 500‑Euro food assistance card for 2026

    Italy's new €500 food card for 2026‑27 will aid low‑income families, auto‑assigned by INPS, with funds usable on essential groceries.

94. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Italy rolls out 5% flat tax for young workers and salary bonuses

    Italy's 2026 budget introduces a 5% flat tax for youths and salary bonuses, with political backing to boost the South and detailed tax‑rate guidance for workers up to €40k.

95. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italian tax debt settlement scheme 'rottamazione quinquies' rolls out municipal participation and response guidelines

    Italy's 'rottamazione quinquies' tax‑debt program sees Taranto join, outlines payment options and response codes, and allows a 60‑day appeal for contested outcomes.

96. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italian towns tighten IMU exemption rules as low utility use reveals tax abuse

    Italian towns can now revoke IMU exemptions for homes with utility use below national averages, while a study shows Molise pays low IMU but high regional tax on low salaries, highlighting fiscal strain.

97. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy expands 7% flat tax on foreign income to towns up to 30,000 residents

    Italy raised the population limit for its 7% flat tax on foreign income from 20,000 to 30,000 residents, expanding eligibility, while the Court of Auditors questions its constitutionality and notes 1,923 users

98. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Italy Enacts Labor Decree with Wage Rules, Hiring Bonuses and Digital Platform Measures

    Italy's Senate passed the Decreto Lavoro, establishing a “salario giusto” wage framework, hiring bonuses for women and youth, and new rules for platform workers.

99. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Italian towns Caivano and Foligno launch Rottamazione‑Quinquies tax amnesty

    Caivano and Foligno in Italy approved the Rottamazione‑Quinquies tax amnesty, allowing residents to settle unpaid municipal taxes by paying only the principal, with instalment options and expected budget gains.

100. about 1 month ago

     [POLITICS] 2 sources

     Italy's welfare programmes see €6.6bn child‑benefit payout and 750+ inclusion‑aid applications

     Italy's universal child benefit paid €6.6 bn to 6.6 million families in Q1 2026, while over 750 people applied for the Reddito di Inclusione aid, with most applications approved.

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