Emergency income, strengthening of layoffs by way of derogation, suspension of various taxes. But also - perhaps - two moratoriums: a general one on delays in tax compliance and one on the rental of restaurants and bars. Finally, an extension of the rental bonus to professional studios, hotels and industrial warehouses. These are some of the measures the government is working on and which could be included in the "April decree", the new measure designed to deal with the economic emergency triggered by the coronavirus.
EMERGENCY INCOME
The emergency income would enhance and expand the 600 euro subsidy launched with the Cura Italia decree of March 11. The amount could be the same, but the Rem would not be a one-off payment – it would last for the whole time of the crisis – and would cover about double the workers reached so far.
“There is a part of citizens who at the moment have no support, they should be around 3 million. We are evaluating the audience and the impact. So for all these people who have no other income support, emergency income will be provided, which will help them even in this period of economic crisis". This is what was declared by the Minister of Labor and Social Policies, Nunzia Catalfo, to Class CNBC, confirming that the cost of the measure "is around 3 billion" euros.
The audience of beneficiaries would therefore include different categories:
- VAT matches
- professionals
- craftsmen
- traders
- collaborators
- irregular
- precarious and intermittent (including maids, carers and babysitters)
- seasonal (waiters, cleaners, lifeguards and more)
- workers who have finished their unemployment benefits (Naspi or Discoll)
- agricultural workers
- entertainment workers
The 600 euro bonus will also be confirmed to taxpayers who, by 15 April, will receive the check relating to the first subsidy (that of Cura Italia), valid for the month of March. As long as in the meantime INPS is able to overcome the difficulties encountered in delivery.
DEROGATION CASH OF INTEGRATION
One of the fundamental chapters of the new decree will be the strengthening of the redundancy fund by way of derogation for sectors excluded from the ordinary one, including mini-companies (those with fewer than six employees). Meanwhile, the government, banks and social partners have found the agreement which will make it possible to advance up to 1.400 euros of Cig before Easter, significantly shortening the times normally required for these practices.
SUSPENSION OF TAX FULFILLMENTS
We are also moving towards the suspension of the good-natured notices, which are added to the postponements already announced for all the tax deadlines of April and May, including the quarterly VAT.
MORATORIUM ON DELAYS
The Minister of Economy, Roberto Gualtieri, spoke of the hypothesis of a moratorium on penalties for those who fulfill their tax obligations late. It is possible that the penalties will also be canceled for delays in the delivery and sending of the single income tax certificates, the terms of which expired on 31 March.
RENTAL BONUS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
To date, the rental bonus recognizes a 60% tax credit on lease contracts for shop and workshop activities. The government and the majority are thinking of extending the benefit to other non-residential properties, such as professional studios, hotels, industrial warehouses and company rentals.
(Last update: 11.22 pm on 3 April)
