The Italian Fiscal Code Number
The Fiscal Code Number (Codice Fiscale, Italian taxpayers’ identification number, TIN, tax code, call it what you like) is a unique taxpayer code that identifies all individuals in their dealings with the Italian authoritiesÂ
List of Italy’s Double Tax Treaties (Income Tax)
Italian tax aspects of renting Italian real estate – for landlords
Introduction This guide briefly sets out the main issues arising on the short term (<30 days) rental of residential (i.e. non commercial/agricultural) accommodation, located in Italy. This guide does not cover the situation where you are purchasing real estate to run a business (except under the Regime Forfettario) . Nor does it necessarily cover the […]
Taxes on Second Homes in Italy
A second home in Italy If you have bought a house in Italy, but do not intend to live in it as your habitual abode and register as resident with the Anagrafe (register of resident population maintained by the relevant local authority or “comune”), it will be considered a second home and not an “abitazione […]
Tax on Disposal of Real Estate
General Rule In Italy, capital gains from the disposal (sale or transfer) of real estate are generally treated as miscellaneous income under Article 67 of the TUIR (Testo Unico delle Imposte sui Redditi, DPR 917/1986). The taxable gain is the difference between the sale price and the acquisition cost (plus any additional expenses such as […]
Italian Real Estate Purchase Guide
The Italian tax regime applicable to residential real estate can seem confusing. Real estate has always been an attractive source of income for governments around Europe, and Italy is no exception. As real estate is difficult to move about, it presents an easy target for the Exchequer. The current Italian tax regime seeks to differentiate […]
Italy Tax Guide
Overview This is a very general guide and only intended to give some basic background information. It should not be seen as a substitute for specific advice. Table of Contents Tax residence Impact of tax residence Individuals who are tax-resident in Italy for tax purposes are subject to Italian income tax on their worldwide income. […]
Foreign Asset Reporting, Section RW, IVIE & IVAFE – Wealth Tax on Foreign Property
Increase in IVIE and IVAFE Starting from FY 2024, the rate of IVIE, the tax on the value of foreign (non Italian) real estate located abroad, will increase from 0.76% to 1.06%. This increase applies generally to all real estate situated outside Italy by a Italian tax resident.  IVAFE, the tax on the value […]