Complete guide to Italian tax: returns, payments and reliefs
The Italian tax system can seem complex, but with the right information it's possible to manage every obligation without stress. In this section you'll find up-to-date guides on income tax returns, F24 payments, flat-rate rental tax, first-home relief and much more. Every guide is written in plain language and updated to current regulations.
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How to get SPID
Activate your digital identity in 15 minutes with PosteID or other providers.
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Opening a VAT number
Complete guide: tax regime, ATECO code and obligations.
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730 income tax return
How to complete and submit the pre-filled 730 tax return: deductions, deadlines and payroll refund.
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First home tax benefits
How to access tax benefits when buying your first home: reduced taxes, requirements and forfeiture conditions.
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IMU property tax calculation and payment
How to calculate and pay IMU property tax: deadlines (June and December), municipal rates and exemptions.
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Flat-rate rental tax (cedolare secca)
How to opt for the flat-rate rental tax: rates (21% or 10%), advantages and how to apply it to the lease.
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Paying with the F24 form
How to complete and pay the F24 form for taxes, IMU, contributions and other fiscal payments.
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Working abroad: taxes, INPS, residence
Complete guide: where to pay, tax residency, INPS abroad, income declaration.
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Working in the UK as an Italian: taxes, NI Number, residence
UK-specific guide: National Insurance, self-assessment, tax residency, INPS from UK.
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Working in the USA as an Italian: taxes, ITIN, residence
USA-specific guide: ITIN, federal taxes, state taxes, INPS, Italy-USA agreement.
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Inheritance: succession declaration, taxes, division (complete guide)
Complete inheritance guide: succession declaration procedure, inheritance taxes, exemptions, division among heirs.
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Donation benefits: taxes, registration, exemptions
Guide: when donation is tax-advantaged, exemptions for children/spouse, how to register.
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Flat-rate tax: is it worth it? Calculation and declaration (2026)
Complete guide: flat-rate tax vs ordinary taxation, when it's worth it, how to declare, 2026 rates.
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How to make a will in Italy: holographic, notarial, secret
Complete guide to wills: differences between holographic and notarial, forced heirship shares, costs, how to modify or revoke.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Italian income tax return due?
The 730 form must be submitted by 30 September of the year following the tax year. The Redditi PF model is due by 31 October.
How do you pay F24?
F24 can be paid online via home banking, on the Revenue Agency website with SPID or CIE, or at authorised banks, post offices and tobacconists.
What is the cedolare secca?
The cedolare secca is an optional regime for landlords. You pay a flat tax of 21% (or 10% for agreed-rent contracts) instead of IRPEF and surcharges.