Deduct the costs of the plumber or mechanic. A proposal that emerges from the various amendments presented in the Budget and Finance commissions of the Senate, which are examining the tax decree. But that's not the only suggestion: they range from discounts on the IMU to those for diapers and e-books, from the ferry tax to stamps for loyal traders to tax obligations, from the cancellation of the so-called black lists to the "discounted" peace for disputes. Obviously, it is a matter of seeing if and how many amendments will be approved.
- Plumbing and mechanical bonuses. If the citizen had the possibility to deduct the expenses incurred for the plumber, the mechanic, the repair of the boiler, the intervention of the bricklayer and so on, surely he would demand the invoice with VAT. Francesco Rutelli, the first signatory of an amendment by the Third Pole which precisely aims to deduct the costs for the plumber or the body shop, must have started from this consideration. The Third Pole asks for the deduction of expenses up to 3.000 euros, which are the subject of the invoice, including those intended for family health and the education of children and maintenance, repair, modernization and renovation costs relating to buildings, including electrical systems, plumbing, as well as the repair of movable property. Estimated cost: 6 billion euros to be recovered through a 10% cut in public administration spending. The Democratic Party is also asking, "on an experimental basis" for the three-year period 2012-2014, to be able to deduct documented expenses, up to 5.000 euros, incurred for the ordinary maintenance of owned homes and appurtenant buildings and the expenses incurred for the repair of cars, motorcycles and bicycles.
- Merchants. Certificate of the good trader to those who are in good standing with tax obligations. A Pd amendment to the tax simplification law decree follows the proposal launched a few days ago by the director of the Revenue Agency, for a certificate for honest traders. In short, a "blue stamp" for virtuous traders towards the tax authorities. In essence, the Revenue Agency, on an experimental basis, can issue to the operators to whom the sector studies apply, in compliance with the fiscal obligations, a special certificate attesting the respect of the fiscal obligations. The rule should affect taxpayers with a turnover of less than one million euros. The proposal to abolish the black list of traders reported several times for not having issued tax receipts is a companion piece, but in the opposite direction.
- Imu Discounted at 0,4 per thousand, for houses rented at a controlled rent. The majority forces that support the government are asking for it in various amendments.
- Heritage. The amendment by Senator Lannutti (IDV) is peremptory: all assets must be reported in the tax return, otherwise the assets will be confiscated.
- Families, 4% VAT for electronic books. The Third Pole proposes it with an amendment. According to the calculations contained in the amendment, the measure would cost one million euros a year. 4% reduced VAT also for baby products, from diapers to powdered milk. Irpef deduction of 19% for the purchase of school books, up to a maximum of 500 euros, and for bus passes, up to 250 euros.
- ferry. A tax of one euro per passenger or per ton of cargo. The objective of the amendments is to recover resources which for 50% should go to the Municipalities where the ports are located, 35% to the Regions and 15% to the Port Authorities. Pdl, Pd and Terzo Polo also propose a tax on mobility in the Municipality of Venice: it should be charged to those who use the local public transport service in the lagoon or stay on cruise ships departing from or arriving in the Port of Venice; in this case the fee should be between 0,50 and 10,40 euros.
- Litigation. Peace with the discount for taxpayers who have sued the tax authorities following investigations but decide to close the pending dispute. The payment of 150 euros is proposed if the value of the dispute is less than 2.000 euros and 10% of the value of the dispute if the dispute is for an amount greater than 2.000 euros.
