Of the approximately 12 million Italians who collected the 80 euro bonus last year, almost one million had to return it in full and another 765 thousand only in part. How come? There are two possible reasons, both quite simple: they are taxpayers with additional income that led them to exceed the threshold set to be entitled to the bonus, or the tax due was lower than the deductions. The other side of the coin, however, concerns over 1,5 million taxpayers who have seen it credited (in whole or in part) in the declaration. The data is contained in the statistics on personal income tax returns (IRPEF) for the 2015 tax year compiled by the Treasury Department of Finance.
The report also shows that the average income of Italians is 20.690 euros but just under half of taxpayers (45%) declare to the tax authorities and pay taxes on an income lower than 15 thousand euros. About 10 million have a net tax of zero, a number that rises to 12,2 million if we consider those whose tax is fully offset by the 80 euro bonus.
The Mef also lets it be known that 45% of taxpayers are placed in the income range up to 15 thousand euros and 49% up to 50 thousand, a threshold beyond which the declarations are just 5,2%.
With respect to the contractual situation of taxpayers, it emerges that if only those employed on permanent contracts are considered (equal to 16 million, +2,1% compared to 2014), the average value is equal to 23.068 euros (-1,3%). while those who only have fixed-term contracts (equal to 4,8 million, +2%) have an average income of 9.633 euros (-1,8%).
Finally, the surtaxes that continue to increase. The regional personal income tax amounts to approximately 11,8 billion (+4,1% compared to 2014) and on average is equal to 400 euros (380 euros in 2014). The highest value is recorded in Lazio (620 euros), followed by Piedmont (510 euros). The municipal surtax, on the other hand, amounts to a total of 4,7 billion, an increase of 5% compared to 2014, with an average amount of 180 euros.
