IRPEF (income tax in Italy)
8/2/2023
The IRPEF is the Italian tax on the income of individuals who are either resident in Italy and/or earn income in Italy. Individuals who are resident in Italy must subject all income to IRPEF, while individuals who are not resident in Italy must pay tax only on income earned in Italy. The IRPEF is calculated on income from land, employment, self-employment, entrepreneurial activity, financial/capital and other income. The IRPEF is therefore often (incorrectly) equated with the payroll tax in Italy, although the payroll tax is only a sub-sector. The legal provisions provide for a number of deductions and tax deductions that reduce the tax base or the net tax.
The IRPEF is a progressive tax, and until 2022 the following tax rates applied: up to 15,000 euros: 23%, from 15,001-28,000 euros: 27%, from 28,001-55,000 euros: 38%, from 55,001-75,000 euros: 41%, and above 75,000 euros: 43%.
As of 01/01/2022, IRPEF tax rates in Italy have been reduced from five to four, with rates for incomes reduced as follows:
Up to €15,000: 23% (as before)
between €15,000 - €28,000: 25% (instead of 27%)
between 28,000 - 50,000 €: 35% (instead of 38% up to 55.000 €)
from €50,000: 43% (instead of 41% between €55,000 - €75,000, from €75,000 43%)
For 2023, the current IRPEF tax rates in Italy are as follows: up to €15,000: 23%, from €15,000 - 28,000: 25%, from €28,001 - 50,000: 35% and above from €50,001: 43%
In addition, there is a no-tax area in Italy for incomes up to €8,174 (as of 2022). For taxpayers, the 2022 change consistently resulted in a slight savings ranging from a few €100 to about €1,000
The IRPEF is calculated using the income tax return "redditi", 730 or RED (for pensioners). The payment of a tax debt, when using the declaration "redditi" (which is mainly intended for companies) is usually June of the following year. The I. payment on account is also made in June; the II. payment on account is made on November 30. Payment on account is made on November 30. The payment is made through tax form F24. If the income tax return results in an IRPEF credit, this must also be offset against other taxes through F24.
In case of application of declaration 730 (for employees), the offset of the tax credit or tax liability is normally made on the pay slip of the months July-September (depending on the date of submission of the declaration).