Sanctioned by Europe for waste management, but the budgets of local authorities receive 10 billion euros from the Tari every year. A study by the Bank of Italy says so, stating that the tax disadvantages the poorest families.
The study goes into even more detail when it claims that the tax paid to the Municipalities does not encourage the responsible use of environmental resources. The news could set in motion a system review mechanism, but that remains to be seen.
In reality they should be changed the calculation parameters. Don't consider the size of the house anymore but the production of waste. A reconfiguration in terms of tariffs - says the Bank of Italy - more in line with the spirit of the benefit taxation.
The effects? Advantages not only of efficiency of the local finance structure and of a more conscious use of environmental resources, but in particular a more fair distribution of the tax burden. What families would like.
The Tari affects household budgets like a patrimonial one. Perverse effect of a levy that does not adequately distinguish families based on the production of waste. The revenue from the Municipalities is important, but the origin of the levy is not fair. The social composition of taxpayers would also need to be reviewed, given that approximately 60% of the 10 billion is taken by families.
Since 2016 the Tari has been the only form of levy on the property of the residence with amounts susceptible to increases, only if the Municipalities want. The conclusion of the study looks at the overall waste management. It is a question of central importance for Italy. It is known that the share disposed of in landfills is very high, compared to European and international standards.
The collection of Italian rubbish remains particularly expensive. “The disappointing results achieved in waste management, especially in some large urban centres, have serious repercussions on the quality of life perceived by citizens and on the value of real estate assets”. Ultimately a warning to reform a system.
