Italy extends reduced diesel and biodiesel excise rates through 5 September 2026
Italy has extended reduced excise duty rates on diesel fuel, gas oil and biodiesel for the period from 27 August to 5 September, 2026, according to Decree-Law No. 153, published on 26 August 2026 in the Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana
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Italy gazettes postponement of EUR 2 administrative handling fee on low-value imports
Italy has published Law No. 152 of 7 August 2026 in the Official Gazette, which converts Decree-Law No. 107 of 26 June 2026 into law, incorporating the amendments set out in its annex. The legislation formally postpones the introduction of the EUR 2
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Italy: Omnibus tax decree, reshapes corporate tax, VAT, compliance rules
The Italian Revenue Agency has announced that it published Legislative Decree No. 148 of 7 August 2026 (the Omnibus Tax Decree) in the Official Gazette on 11 August 2026. This follows the Italian government's approval of a sweeping 37-article tax
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Italy gazettes decree reshaping local tax administration, fiscal federalism
The Italian Revenue Agency announced on 12 August 2026 that it published Legislative Decree No. 147/2026 in the Official Gazette No. 185 on 11 August 2026, which entered into force the same day. Legislative Decree No. 147/2026 introduces specific
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Italy reforms tax justice rules for magistrates
Italy has published Legislative Decree No. 149 of 7 August 2026 in the Official Gazette No. 185 of 11 August 2026. The legislative decree introduces comprehensive reforms to Italy’s tax justice system, strengthening the legal framework
See MoreItaly clarifies superbonus property capital gains rules for co-owners
The Italian Revenue Agency clarified on 10 August 2026 through Response No. 158 that owners selling property upgraded through the Superbonus cannot claim construction costs paid by their co-owners to reduce their taxable capital gain. The ruling
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Italy consolidates tax compliance and assessment rules into single code
Italy has gazetted a sweeping reform of its tax compliance and assessment rules. Legislative Decree No. 141, signed 5 August 2026 and published in the Official Gazette No. 181 (Ordinary Supplement No. 28) on 6 August 2026, consolidates scattered tax
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Italy: Milan Court rules consignment sales fall outside digital services tax scope under consignment-type agreements
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has published Judgment No. 292, issued by the Milan Tax Court on 20 January 2026, concerning the application of Italy’s 3% Digital Services Tax (DST) to online sales. Introduced in 2020, the DST
See MoreItaly temporarily cuts excise duty on diesel to combat fuel price surge
Italy has lowered the excise tax on diesel fuel to EUR 532.90 per thousand litres for 17 days, effective 7 August 2026, under Law decree No. 139/2026, which was published in the Official Journal No. 180 of 5 August 2026. The cut applies to gas
See MoreItaly: Revenue Agency issues first comprehensive guidance on collaborative compliance regime
The Italian Revenue Agency has announced the release of Circular No. 6/E of 6 August 2026, providing the first comprehensive guidance on collaborative compliance after sweeping reforms introduced by Legislative Decree No. 221 of 30 December 2023.
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Italy issues tax relief guidance for variable bonuses, stock options in financial sector
The Italian Revenue Agency has issued a measure setting out the practical rules for claiming tax relief on bonuses and variable remuneration paid in the form of bonuses and stock options in the financial sector. The measure, signed by the
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Italy implements tax credit rules for road haulage firms affected by increased diesel prices
Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has published a decree of 23 May 2026 in the Official Gazette on 21 July 2026, setting out the implementing rules for a temporary tax credit to support the road haulage sector in response to the
See MoreItaly: Temporary diesel excise cut returns as inflation pressures mount
Italy reintroduced a temporary excise duty cut on diesel on 27 July 2026 to ease fuel prices for households and businesses. The reduction brings state spending to EUR 125 million when combined with tax breaks for truck drivers and farming
See MoreItaly introduces payment codes for Pillar Two voluntary disclosure
The Italian Revenue Agency announced, on 23 July 2026, that it has introduced new tax codes for paying penalties through the F24 form for voluntary disclosure of violations relating to the Global Minimum Tax's information and reporting obligations
See MoreItaly introduces new tax codes for VAT recovery, entertainment tax, and air taxi levies
The Italian tax authority has issued three new tax codes through Resolution No. 28 on 23 July 2026 to streamline payment of taxes, interest, and penalties following recovery actions. The codes enable taxpayers to remit these amounts via the F24 and
See MoreItaly to apply parcel levy alongside EU customs duty
Italy will apply its planned EUR 2 levy on low-value commercial parcels in addition to the European Union's customs duty, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti told parliament on 8 July 2026. Under the proposal, the Italian government will impose
See MoreItaly confirms cross-border UCITS mergers are tax-neutral for investors
Italian investors holding shares in collective investment funds can now participate in cross-border UCITS (undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities) mergers tax-free. The Italian Revenue Agency confirmed this position on 20
See MoreItaly clarifies GMT penalties, 90-day return cutoff under voluntary disclosure, centralised GloBE filings
The Italian Revenue Agency has published a new FAQ on the Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax (GMT) on 17 July 2026, expanding on the guidance first issued on 29 May 2026. While the original FAQs covered topics such as reporting obligations, safe
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