Ania President Giovanni Liverani also addressed politicians during the annual meeting in Rome: "The risk is weakening our role as major purchasers and custodians of national public debt." The proposals: mandatory coverage for homes receiving...
The report by UPB President Lilia Cavallari, during the presentation of the 2026 Report on Budget Policy: "In the coming years, the most relevant issue will be the ability to ensure adequate pension benefits. Last year, the working-age population…
The submission of pre-filled 730 forms and any amendments begins today, with the final deadline being September 30th. In total, more than 1.3 billion pieces of information have been submitted for the 2026 pre-filled forms.
Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Austria are pushing for a tax on energy companies' extra profits to contain energy costs and support families and businesses, without increasing public debt.
Prime Minister Meloni has confirmed the possible implementation of mobile excise taxes to contain fuel costs. However, we'll have to wait and see, and it's not a given that it will actually be implemented.
Marco Leonardi and Leonzio Rizzo, university professors, have written a book entitled "The Hidden Price" (Egea), which thoroughly analyzes the problems related to our low wages: on the one hand, there are the methods of union bargaining, on the other, a…
When introducing the now-famous 2-euro tax on parcels from non-European countries, thinking it was doing the right thing to raise a few bucks at a relatively low cost, the government hadn't taken its calculations into account...
The payment of the second installment of IMU 2025 is due on Tuesday, December 16th. In case of late payment, it is possible to regularize the situation with the "ravvedimento operoso" (effective repentance), paying reduced penalties and interest.
The UK budget aims to fill the gap in public finances with 26 billion pounds, thanks above all to the freezing of tax brackets until 2031, which will bring almost 8 billion pounds into the state coffers.
Data from Istat, Upb and the Bank of Italy show that the Irpef cut benefits those with gross incomes of 35 thousand euros and above who have been declared wealthy by law and excluded from all benefits in the recent past.
Following the alarm raised by municipalities and regions, the 2026 budget is now being heard by the Bank of Italy, Istat, and the UPB. The Court of Auditors says the short-term rental rule "risks increasing undeclared work."
This is why Savings Day ultimately highlighted bankers' fear of openly confronting Minister Giorgetti and Prime Minister Meloni. Surprisingly, Governor Panetta's silence was especially remarkable.
Among the many areas on which the budget has been timid, there is also the tax on rich people, which is indeed increased from the previous 200 thousand euros, but on potentially unlimited assets and with no guarantees of benefits for the economy of…
The Parliamentary Budget Office explains how the exclusion of US multinationals from the G7 Global Minimum Tax risks breaking international tax coordination and opening new negotiations in the G20
A mix of structural and temporary measures will be introduced for banks, including a 27,5% tax rate for those who decide to release their reserves.
The government envisions a two-track approach for banks, but the ABI (Italian Banking Association) has only approved the postponement of the DTAs. Negotiations are ongoing until Friday, but a showdown is looming.
The Prime Minister expects the Socialists not to vote for censure and that a government can thus be formed to address the financial emergency, avoiding early general elections.
In addition to the postponement of the DTA for banks, another hypothesis emerges: the reduction from 40% to 26% of the rate on the sums set aside as reserves which would incentivize the institutions to transform them into dividends.
2026 Budget: the scrapping of tax bills and the reduction of middle-class tax rates? These were aspects on which "there was some certainty," but "the situation has become more complicated with all the events that have erupted internationally and that are beyond the control of…
Taxation on share purchases has already been adopted in the United States and, a few months ago, also in France, with a retroactive rate of 8%. This year, buybacks in Italy have already reached €10 billion.
Trump's crosshairs are on the Digital Services Act, a cornerstone of the tech sector. To undermine it, the US is threatening further tariffs. The EU is staunchly defending itself: "Changes to our digital regulations are not on the table."
The agreement avoids the “revenge taxes” threatened by Trump against companies in countries that apply the global minimum tax and could unblock negotiations on tariffs between the US and the EU. Meanwhile, the Senate opens debate on the controversial law of…
The new Mediobanca-Tagliacarne-Unioncamere report on medium-sized Italian industrial companies highlights once again their excellent performance in terms of labor productivity, employment and turnover, but the tax authorities burden them more than large companies and Trump's duties risk…
June is a crucial month for the Italian tax calendar: from Imu to the 2024 tax balance, through the fourth scrappage and the communication of the credit transfer. Here are all the key deadlines and how to respect them to avoid sanctions
From May 15, taxpayers can modify and send the pre-filled 730 form for the 2025 tax return. Here's how to access it, what to check and which expenses to include. Deadline for sending is September 30
CDU-CSU and SPD have announced that they have reached an agreement on the government program, which now has to be voted on by the individual parties. Merz in Parliament on March 7-10. The Chancellor-designate: "Germany is back, Europe can count on…
By paying 326 million in a single solution, Google closes a dispute with the Tax Office. The Prosecutor's Office, which was investigating for tax evasion, requests the archiving of the proceedings
Goodbye to the flat-rate TARI. Discounts for those who dispose of less waste and differentiate correctly. Here's how the new mechanism works, born over a decade ago but only now trying to take off.
In the country of Bollywood, where 900 tons of popcorn are consumed every year in cinemas alone, the government has just made a regulatory mess, going as far as to tax the snack almost like a luxury good (if it is caramelized).
Trump: "Too many taxes on Google and Apple, Europe is treating us unfairly". Also in Davos, a disruptive message from the US President who also hits on duties, Green Deal and inflation and freezes aid to third countries
The Revenue Agency-Collection has launched a simulator to pay tax debts in installments, with plans for up to 84 installments for amounts up to 120 thousand euros and options for higher amounts and particular situations
A malfunction of the F24 telematic system managed by Sogei has caused anomalies in the acquisition mechanism of the F24 telematics. The Revenue Agency extends the terms, here are the new deadlines
Deputy Minister of Economy Maurizio Leo announces an increase in taxation on capital gains from Bitcoin to 42%, sparking controversy among investors and entrepreneurs. The crypto sector fears a brake on technological innovation and a flight of capital to countries with tax regimes…
The Council of Ministers approved the bill on the budget maneuver for 2025 yesterday evening. Green light for the controversial withdrawal of 3,5 billion from banks and insurance companies for healthcare. Confirmation of the wedge cut and…
On the table of the Council of Ministers the budget maneuver and the fiscal decree on Irpef. Banks, land registry taxes and pensions are the new features of the maneuver conceived by Minister Giorgetti
After long being a tax haven for pensioners, the country is now banking on a new financial law that offers significant tax advantages for young people under 35, aiming to retain them and incentivise foreign immigration to Portugal.
Cold comment from the Prime Minister on the Economy Minister's outburst on the opportunity to raise land registry taxes for those who have benefited from the Superbonus
Higher land registry incomes for those who have benefited from the Superbonus and higher excise duties on diesel: these are the new developments that emerged yesterday from the hearing in Parliament of the Minister of Economy, Giancarlo Giorgetti. Protests are coming
With the haemorrhage of journalists and the proliferation of fake news, the French government is looking abroad, taking inspiration from similar initiatives in Canada and California to save the profession and ensure quality information.
Giorgetti had the courage to speak clearly on public accounts and on the need to ask for sacrifices but now he must take advantage of the Draghi Report and propose not spot interventions but radical reforms. Will he succeed?
As part of the new fiscal strategy 2024-2027, the Albanian government is preparing to revolutionize the real estate taxation system, with the aim of increasing state revenues (+2,5%) and aligning the tax system with international standards
Geopolitical uncertainty continues to worry the markets and oil rises. But the risk of the axe on profits that also hits Leonardo weighs more. Minister Giorgetti's words leave no doubt: "The maneuver requires sacrifices for…
The Italian government is debating between a tax on banks' extra profits and a solidarity contribution, while financial institutions celebrate stratospheric profits and Italians' savings are left languishing at rock-bottom rates
The EU Court has definitively put an end to a dispute that has lasted for years and has overturned the first instance ruling of the General Court of the European Union, establishing that the preferential tax regime granted to Apple was "illegal aid"
The proposal to extend and increase the tourist tax is stopped by the mayors. Rates going up everywhere
To trigger the checks, a new threshold of 69.700 euros is added, in addition to the existing criterion of 20% difference between estimated and declared income. But the mechanism remains unchanged. The objective now is to hit the big tax evaders
Market rates are falling following the rate cut by the ECB. On the other hand, government bond yields are also decreasing. The burden on financial investments remains that of the tax burden
The month of July 2024 is full of tax commitments, with many deadlines to meet to avoid penalties and interest. Between balances, advances and installments, here are the commitments to be honored for professionals and private individuals. Tuesday 16 July on…
The Garavoglia family in turn contests the Revenue Agency's decision. The corporate transaction underlying the tax dispute took place in 2018, when the Luxembourg safe Lagfin merged and incorporated the Italian company Alicros. The analogies…
Ipsos survey: climate change worries citizens of the G20 countries. Italy is not judged well for environmental policies
The Parliamentary Budget Office presented its annual report today in Rome according to which the excessive deficit procedure will cost Italy a correction of the accounts amounting to 10-12 billion every year. In 2024 GDP revised downwards to +0,8%
Save Home Plan, Salvini's decree approved in the Council of Ministers. Green light therefore for the amnesty for small building violations two weeks before the vote for the European elections. What does the provision provide? Getting in order will cost thousands...
Sudden about-face by the prime minister on the income meter. The stop after protests from the allies of the League and Forza Italia. At the origin of Palazzo Chigi's move was the concern of losing votes in the European elections
Petrol, that's where the highest prices are. Codacons' complaint: the highest increases in prices in the provinces of Benevento and Modena. The ministry's response: "Average prices? For petrol 1,910 euros". The Crc's complaint: "Taxes over…
Second episode of “Lavoro & Pensioni - Politically (in)correct”, the weekly column by Giuliano Cazzola published every Monday - In this issue the reflections on tax evasion sparked by the latest Istat Report: here are the sectors where it mainly lurks
The tax on companies' extra profits exists but does not guarantee appreciable results. The government announces an increase in taxes on energy companies and companies react
A circular from the Revenue Agency analyzes the first module of the reform. Only safeguard your healthcare costs. The new rules are valid only for 2024
The Paris Organization: it is necessary to reduce spending on higher social security checks. And then: "The debt must be taken on a more prudent path"
Federalberghi's proposal: replace the tax and assign to the Municipalities a share of the VAT revenue produced by all tourist activities. "Because those who stay overnight in accommodation facilities already contribute significantly to covering the Tari"
The Observatory on Public Accounts, led by Giampaolo Galli, builds a map of the tax benefits that disappear as income increases, focusing on the level of taxation that weighs on the "taxed" middle class
The payment of the second installment of the IMU for 2023 must be made by 18 December. Here's who has to pay it, who is exempt, who has discounts and how to calculate the amount
Attorney General Pitruzzella has issued an opinion that suggests canceling the ruling that rejected the EU Commission's provision against Ireland's tax breaks in favor of Apple
From 2024 you will return to paying registration, land registry and mortgage taxes and - if you buy from a builder - also VAT at 4%.
Countdown to the deadline, set for October 31st, of the first or only installment of the quater scrapping. Here is the guide to avoid mistakes
The leading Italian bank has decided to allocate an amount equal to 2,5 times the extraordinary levy on extra profits to the reserve but also to support social initiatives for 1,5 billion which will be illustrated today by CEO Carlo Messina in Brescia
The period in question runs from 2004 to 2013. The controversy arises over the methods of allocating profits. Microsoft doesn't agree and replies: "I acted correctly, we will appeal"
Portugal says enough to tax discounts for foreign pensioners who move to the country, but there are other destinations where you pay less, or even zero taxes: here are the ones
From 1 January 2024, Portugal will no longer grant tax exemption to foreign pensioners, except for those who have already obtained it. Here's how much you'll pay in taxes starting next year
The International Monetary Fund believes that for the 2050 objectives, state budgets must be supplemented with private resources. A new carbon tax as a solution
For the next budget, the government aims to extend the tax wedge cut and merge the first two Irpef brackets with a rate of 23%. But behind the relief there are heavy distorting effects: here are what they are
In a six-page opinion, the ECB criticizes the measure introduced by the Meloni government: For the Eurotower "the extraordinary tax creates an uncertain fiscal framework and can make it more expensive for banks to attract new capital"
One of the most awaited innovations - perhaps already for 2023 - is the wording on the payment of the second advance for VAT and self-employed numbers: here's how it could change
After the controversy, government technicians are apparently seeking mediation: the hypothesis of a tax credit for banks starting from 2024 appears. Possible new extra levies on other sectors, starting with drug manufacturers
There are two possible paths for the next budget law: austerity or deficit maneuvering. What will the Government choose? As the European elections approach, it is not difficult to imagine that Meloni will choose the easier path
There are two possible paths for the next budget law: austerity or deficit maneuvering. What will the Government choose? As the European elections approach, it is not difficult to imagine that Meloni will choose the easier path
Interview with Enrico Morando, former senator and expression of the most reformist wing of the Democratic Party - "I don't understand why the Democratic Party has joined the government's mess on the so-called extra profits of the banks" - "The platform on which it was born needs to be corrected…
Beyond the criticisms coming from the ECB, the populist and bizarre move by the Government on the banks stems from a completely incorrect analysis and risks causing damage not only to banks but to families, businesses and savers - Because…
The ECB would not have really liked the decision to tax the extra profits of the banks: "Measure harmful to the economy". Criticisms also on the provision and on the destination of the funds
Meloni's populism also makes converts on the left: Conte, Landini, Fratoianni and part of the Democratic Party applaud the extra tax on banks and advocate its extension to insurance, military, pharmaceutical and energy industries, thus beating credibility...
Faced with the blustering of Musk and Zuckerberg about an epic martial arts clash in Italy, it would have been enough for the Minister of Culture, Sangiuliano, to have asked them: "But, instead of thinking about goliardic events, why don't you pay taxes to…
"The tax on bank extra profits "cannot exceed 0,1% of assets" for a maximum of 3,95 billion with a levy of 8% per share - Giavazzi sul Corsera: "The government's own goal risks the stop to the purchase of government bonds"
"Hands off current accounts" Matteo Renzi shouts in the Senate against a provision of the fiscal delegation which introduces a tax levy on citizens' current accounts for taxes and fines" - Next week he will present a suppressive amendment to put…
Brazil is about to approve a tax reform that safeguards the purchasing power of the most disadvantaged groups through the refund of part of the taxes, along the lines of what has been done by Colombia, Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay and Ecuador. But if it's not…
Not only new IMU exemptions and concessions but also new rules for the rates from 2023: if the Municipality does not deliberate and publish them in time, the national minimums will apply. Here's everything you need to know
A study by the UIL documents the rising rates of Italy's most critical service over five years. The lack of facilities weighs on the TARI.
No taxes on the energy generated by our panels, but only in areas directly relevant to our home. And pay attention to any excesses between the reimbursements received for the energy fed into the grid and that withdrawn by the manager. In this case the sums…
The Minister of Economy is working on a proposal to eliminate taxes for families - Undersecretary Bitonci relaunches: 10 euro of deductions per year until graduation
Time until April 30 to submit the application for scrapping quater. The Revenue Agency recommends avoiding the last few days due to possible slowdowns in computer systems. Here's what to do
The tax reform will arrive in the CDM next week: the enabling law is divided into 4 parts and 21 articles. Three Irpef and two Ires rates. A cut in tax deductions is ready. Via Irap and remodulation of VAT
The plan includes a minimum tax of 25% on incomes over 100 million and increases for those earning over 400 thousand dollars - Higher taxes on capital gains and Medicare safeguard
The deadline for choosing whether to adhere to the excerpt of folders has been postponed by one month. One-year extension to beach concessions. Another year to the electronic prescription
The Municipalities that have decided to decide not to accept the excerpt of the files up to 1.000 euros of local taxes such as Imu and Tari are increasing. Here is the updated (but not definitive) list
Applications are underway to access the new version of the scrapping of files (quater) and pay only the taxes due without penalties or interest - Here is everything you need to know and the instructions from the Revenue Agency
Prime Minister Meloni unlocks the impasse on the Budget Maneuver by dropping Forza Italia's amendment on the criminal amnesty for tax crimes - Tomorrow the Maneuver in the Montecitorio hall and the vote of confidence on Friday
Almost 18 million employees are about to receive the thirteenth 2022 - But who is entitled to it? How to calculate it? Who will still have to wait? Here's everything you need to know.
With the tax truce contained in the 2023 Budget Law, important news arrives on tax records. Different rules based on amounts and deadlines, here's everything you need to know
In Manovra the reduced tax for tips appears with the aim of combating the lack of personnel and the "black". Here's how the tax relief works and what changes from 2023
In 2023, the British GDP will register a contraction of 1,4% - Maxi maneuver announced by 55 billion of spending cuts and tax increases to cover the hole in the public accounts
The new decree against high bills and the budget law will be Meloni's first commitments as tomorrow she will meet Macron for the first time - What will happen to pensions, taxation and justice - Sigh of relief from the laity...
The structure of this new fiscal peace will be different starting from the interested parties up to new amounts for the balance and excerpt. This is how the expected quater scrapping of fines, taxes and contributions works
