They call it a "fiscal imbalance." Because in a country where almost half of taxpayers pay just 5% of their personal income tax and 9 million declare practically nothing, almost 80% of taxes are paid by approximately 30% of Italians, while 70% pay only 20%. The numbers were laid bare by the Social Security Itineraries report dedicated to tax returns. These figures reflect a well-known reality, while reducing personal income tax for the middle class remains at the top of the government's priorities for the next maneuver between hypotheses, proposals but above all theunknown resources.
Irpef: Here's who pays it and who doesn't.
The report highlights that in 2024, out of a population of 58,9 million Italians, there were 42,8 million taxpayers who declared incomes growing to 1.076 billionThose who pay at least €1 in personal income tax (IRPEF) are just over 34,1 million, but the remaining 24,8 million, 46% of Italians, "have no income, pay no taxes, and live off the public, yet—it is noted—they benefit from all state services free of charge," from education to healthcare. Taxpayers with incomes up to €20, who account for 47% of taxpayers (just under 20,2 million), receive only 5% of total personal income tax (IRPEF) in the state coffers.
Irpef, the bulk of which falls on those earning 35 euros or more.
Looking to higher incomes, it emerges that those who declare more than 100 euros – 1,75% of taxpayers – pay 22,25% of personal income tax. Among these, the super-rich with incomes above 300 euros (0,14% of taxpayers) pay just 6,37%, and those between 200 and 300 euros – 0,21% – pay even less, 3,56% of personal income tax. Then there are approximately 9 million taxpayers who don't pay a single euro: approximately 1,14 million taxpayers report zero or negative income and pay neither taxes nor contributions, and approximately 7,9 million (18,6%) declare between zero and 7.500 euros, practically also "totally at the expense of the community". The result is that the bulk of the IRPEF is paid by just under 8 million taxpayers: those with incomes of 35 thousand euros, 18,78% of taxpayers, who pay 65% of all IRPEF.. Adding those with incomes between 29 and 35 (11,4% of taxpayers), we see that 30,22% of Italians pay 78,67% of taxes.
Budget: What the Government Wants to Do About Personal Income Tax
In this scenario The government confirms its goal of extending the cut in the second IRPEF tax bracket to incomes between 50 and 60 euros.The Deputy Minister of Economy Maurice Leo confirms the hypothesis, but emphasizes caution: "Precondition: coverage." The FdI representative also opens up to a flat tax for young people"We'll see how it works, but I think it could be a further incentive for employment." A flat-rate tax on shop rents also seems set to be introduced. "Under certain conditions, within certain limits, I think it could be adopted," says Leo, who immediately cashes in. placet di Confidentiality.
Budget: Pensions and the Silver Act
Another topic on the table, the pensionsThe League is aiming for the early retirement at 64 years, but the issue of raising the retirement age also needs to be resolved, with the extra month – without intervention – taking effect in January. Forza Italia, on the other hand, is preparing a proposal for a "strategic plan for the elderly, Silver Act“, which ranges from health to home care, from apartment renovations to raising minimum pensions.
