Italy: Revenue Agency sets filing procedures for global minimum tax return
The Italian Revenue Agency has issued an Order (Provision), on 8 April 2026, approving the technical specifications for the electronic filing of the annual global minimum tax return, covering top-up tax obligations under the Income Inclusion Rule
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Italy boosts tax credits for energy-efficient investments, offers relief for rising fuel costs
The Italian government has published Legislative Decree No. 42/2026 in the Official Journal (General Series No. 78) on 3 April 2026, introducing urgent fiscal measures to support businesses and agriculture amid rising energy costs. This decree
See MoreItaly clarifies R&D tax credit repayment rules under new patent box regime
The Italian Revenue Agency has issued guidance on 3 April 2026, clarifying how small and medium-sized enterprises must handle R&D tax credit repayments when switching to the new patent box incentive scheme. In Response Number 102/2026, the
See MoreItaly introduces digital filing system for Pillar Two minimum tax notification, return
The Italian Revenue Agency has introduced new software to facilitate compliance with the Pillar Two global minimum tax framework, marking a significant step in implementing the OECD's international tax reforms. Companies subject to the
See MoreItaly extends ICI tax recovery deadline to September 2026
The Italian Revenue Agency announced on 1 April 2026 that non-profit organisations will now have additional time to submit electronic returns for ICI tax recovery covering 2006-2011. The original 31 March 2026 deadline has been pushed to 30
See MoreItaly issues rules for optional substitute tax as alternative to CFC regime
Italy’s tax authorities have issued updated guidance, under Protocol No. 106520 of 31 March 2026, which details the voluntary tax option that allows Italian controlling entities to pay a flat 15% substitute tax on the net accounting profits of
See MoreItaly exempts foreign trust beneficiaries from wealth tax
Italy’s Revenue Agency announced, through Response No. 84 on 25 March 2026, that Italian tax residents who receive only income from foreign trusts without any ownership rights to the underlying assets are not required to pay IVAFE (Italy's VAT on
See MoreItaly suspends key articles of tax treaty with Russia
Italy notified Russia about the suspension of significant portions of their bilateral tax treaty. The suspension was published in Italy's Official Gazette on 24 March 2026. The suspension affects the Convention signed in Rome on 9 April 1996,
See MoreItaly suspends certain tax treaty provisions with Belarus
Italy officially notified Belarus on 12 March 2026 of its decision to suspend specific provisions of their bilateral income and capital tax treaty from 2005. This decision was published in Italy's Official Gazette (Gazzetta Ufficiale) No. 69 on 24
See MoreItaly enacts emergency adjustments to specific provisions of 2026 Budget Law
Italy has gazetted Decree-Law No. 38 of 27 March 2026, effective from 28 March 2026, introducing several urgent tax measures that amend the 2026 Budget Law (Law No. 199 of 30 December 2025). It addresses multiple areas, including clarifications on
See MoreItaly gazettes annual SME law, introduces tax breaks for business networks
Italy's tax authority has published the Annual Law on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Law No. 34/2026) in the Official Gazette on 23 March 2026, which introduces targeted tax measures to boost business collaboration and attract foreign
See MoreItaly: Government introduces tax credits to counter rising fuel costs
Italy’s Revenue Agency has introduced emergency tax relief measures to combat surging fuel prices, including temporary excise duty cuts and EUR 110 million in tax credits for transport and fishing sectors through Decree Law No. 33 on 18 March
See MoreItaly clarifies 10% VAT for waste transports despite 2025 budget changes
The Italian Revenue Agency has clarified, on 17 March 2026, that waste transportation services will continue to benefit from a reduced 10% VAT rate, even when transporting waste destined for landfills or incineration facilities without energy
See MoreItaly to revise 2026 budget law delaying import fee, clarifying VAT rules, easing hyper-depreciation criteria
Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on 12 March 2026 that it will soon issue legislative changes to the 2026 Budget Law (Law No. 199 of 30 December 2025), targeting key aspects of tax and customs policy. The planned changes will
See MoreItaly: Revenue Agency clarifies POS-cash register linking requirements under 2025 budget law
The Italian Revenue Agency has provided detailed guidance on the mandatory connection between point-of-sale (POS) devices and electronic cash register systems, effective from 1 January 2026. This requirement, introduced by the 2025 Budget Law,
See MoreItaly: Cash stamp purchases over EUR 500 block tax assessment deadline reduction
Italy’s Revenue Agency has announced on 12 March 2026 that Italian taxpayers who purchase revenue stamps in cash for amounts exceeding EUR 500 cannot benefit from the two-year reduction in tax assessment deadlines, according to the Revenue
See MoreItaly clarifies Swiss cantonal net wealth tax not creditable against CFC tax
The Italian tax authorities have issued Ruling Answer No. 70/2026, which addresses a specific tax query regarding whether a Swiss cantonal tax—the "Capital Tax"—can be deducted from the Italian taxes due under the Controlled Foreign Company
See MoreItaly: Food supplements, medications subject to 10% reduced VAT rate
The Italian Revenue Agency has clarified on 4 March 2026 that certain medical products and food supplements qualify for a reduced VAT rate of 10%, but only after obtaining proper classification from the customs agency. Medical devices for wound
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