«We are aware that the middle class has a level of taxation that is too high, because those who earn up to 50 thousand euros a year certainly cannot be considered rich. Lowering taxes on the middle class is necessary, but it must be done with resources that need to be identified.”
The Deputy Minister of Economy explains it Maurizio Leoin an interview with Il Messaggero, speaking about the next maneuver. There was talk of a reduction of the second Irpef bracket from 35% to 33% for incomes up to 60 thousand euros and Leo comments: “We have already reduced the Irpef brackets from four to three. This is certainly a viable hypothesis to evaluate. It would be a positive signal and in line with the objectives of the tax reform. However, it is always necessary to accompany these measures with other policies that strengthen purchasing power, improve access to services and incentivize employment”.
Support could also come from the tax exemption of the thirteenth salary: «If there is space, it is to be evaluated. For example, the legislative decree on direct taxes contains the so-called Befana Bonus, a January payment of 100 euros for families. It cannot be completely ruled out that this bonus could be revised and brought forward to 2024, essentially implementing the thirteenth salary of this year. We want to help families, especially at a particular time of the year». The government inherited and maintained the single allowance for children that costs about twenty billion a year: «The government wants to encourage births. There are different ways: either strengthen the single allowance or introduce specific deductions for children. The goal is to meet the needs of the family. This is a priority issue», he concludes.