Tax Relief for a New Air Conditioner

As the summer heatwave starts to make itself felt, we turn to air conditioning systems. The price of air conditioning kit continues to fall but given that for, fixed systems, at least, professional help with installation is a must, the cost can be expensive. The Italian “Ecobonus” regime – tax relief on the purchase of […]

IVIE Tax Base Post Brexit

Brexit has had a potentially expensive impact for Italian tax residents owning real estate in the UK.  Italian tax residents are required to pay a wealth or ownership tax on foreign (ie. non Italian) real estate (unless the property is owned and occupied as a principal residence.  As a result of Brexit,  in the view […]

The CU – what is it?

The Italian Tax Agency has published the CU 2023 (Certificazione Unica) model form with the relevant instructions. The CU 2023, is a fundamental tax document required by pensioners, employees and the self-employed who are in receipt of income from an Italian employer, pension provider or who have Italian business clients. In general Italian businesses are […]

Tax Efficiency and Financial Planning as a Brit in Italy

Click on the link below to access the recording of the webinar on tax and investing for Brits living in Italy    

Stock options – the timing of the tax benefit

The Italian Tax Agency responding to a request for an official interpretation on the tax treatment of options (no. 23 of 5 February 2020) has set out its view of the moment in which stock options become taxable in the hands of employees working in Italy. This particular stock option plan  saw the grant of […]

Decree Law “ Cura Italia” – Covid-19 – Special Measures To Protect Health and Support the Economy.

At a meeting of the Italian Council of Ministers of 16 March 2020 (press release no. 37/2020), the Prime Minister, the Minister of Labour and Social Policies (Nunzia Catalfo), and the Minister of Economy and Finance (Roberto Gualtieri) set out the principle measures contained in a Law Decree (Decreto-Legge 17 marzo 2020, n. 18 “Cura […]

1 March Tax Deadline = Covid 19

The 16th March is a normal deadline for payment of taxes (mainly last month’s withholding tax and social security for employers and those on monthly VAT reporting). Some press releases have anticipated a deferral of the deadline by means of a Law Decree, which has not yet been issued. We are hearing on the grapevine […]

Short Term Rentals – Italian Government proposes new restrictions

Italy’s centre left administration proposes to introduces limitations for those who rent rooms, holiday homes or apartments for short periods An amendment to the “Milleproroghe Decree” (one thousand extensions), presented by the “Democratic Party” to the Italian Chamber of Deputies, proposes a squeeze for those who rent tourist houses, or rooms  on sites such as […]

Tax changes for paper and electronic meal vouchers

  The Italian 2020 Finance Law has made some changes to the tax rules applicable to “Ticket Restaurant” (luncheon vouchers or meal tickets). These vouchers are commonly used by Italian businesses to assist employees traditionally predominantly to cover the cost of the mid-day meal. In recent years many supermarkets have also started accepting vouchers in […]

Tax Relief for Donations in favour of Italian Art and Culture

This tax relief known as the “Art Bonus” is available to individuals, institutions and companies who support Italian cultural heritage by making financial donations. The Art bonus consists of a tax credit equal to 65% of the donation subject to the following annual limits:- 15% of taxable income, for individuals and non commercial entities; 0.005% […]