Single and universal allowance for children in 2023: here are the expected amounts and how to apply.
The single allowance for dependent children, since it is a “universal” measure, it can also be requested in the absence of an ISEE or with an ISEE exceeding the threshold of €43,240. Then, will be paid minimum amounts of the allowance provided for by law.
Things
L’Single and universal allowance it is economic support attributed to families for each dependent child up to the age of 21 (under certain conditions) and without age limits for disabled children. The amount due varies based on the economic condition of the family unit based on the ISEE valid at the time of the application, taking into account the age and number of children as well as any disability situations of the children.
The Allowance is defined uniquesince it is aimed at simplifying and simultaneously strengthening interventions aimed at supporting parenthood and birth rates, and universal as it is guaranteed to a minimum extent to all families with dependent children, even in the absence of ISEE or with ISEE exceeding the threshold of 43,240 euros.
Who is it aimed at?
The single and universal allowance is recognized to families:
- for each dependent minor child and, for newbornsruns from the seventh month of pregnancy;
- for each dependent adult child, up to the age of 21, provided that:
- you attend a school or professional training course, or a degree course;
- carries out an internship or a work activity and has a total income of less than 8 thousand euros per year;
- is registered as unemployed and looking for work with the public employment services;
- perform universal civil service;
- for each dependent child with a disability, without age limits.
- How does it work
The amount of the single and universal allowance for dependent children is determined on the basis of the economic condition of the family unitverified taking into account theISEE currently valid and varies according to the ISEE value, the lower it is the greater the amount of the check.
In the absence of one new DSU presented for 2023 and correctly certified, the amount of the single and universal allowance will be calculated starting from March 2023 with reference to the minimum amounts. If the new DSU is presented by 30 June 2023, any amounts already paid for the 2023 year will be adjusted starting from March 2023 with the payment of the amounts due in arrears.
The single allowance for dependent children, since it is a “universal” measure, it can also be requested in the absence of an ISEE or with an ISEE exceeding the threshold of €43,240. Then, will be paid minimum amounts of the allowance provided for by law.
Please remember that for the presentation of the DSU to obtain ISEE, it is possible to go to one of the intermediaries authorized to provide tax assistance (CAF), or online on the INPS website using SPID credentials, Electronic Identity Card or National Services Card, choosing the ISEE in ordinary or pre-filled mode . In this last case, the ISEE is normally available within a few hours of the request.
HOW MUCH IS DUE
L’amount of the single and universal allowance is determined on the basis of the ISEE submitted by the beneficiary child’s family unit, taking into account the age of the dependent children and numerous other elements.
In particular, it is expected:
- a variable share modulated progressively (let’s go from a maximum of 189.2 euros for each minor child with ISEE up to 16,215 euros, to a minimum of 54.1 euros for each minor child in the absence of ISEE or with ISEE equal to or greater than 43,240 euros). The amounts due for each child may be increased in the case of large families (for children after the second), children up to one year of age, children aged between 1 and 3 years for families with at least three children, mothers under the age of 21, families with four or more children, parents both with income from work, children with disabilities;
- a share as increases to compensate for any economic loss suffered by the family unit, if the amount of the allowance is lower than that which derives from the sum of the theoretical values of the family allowance (family component) and the average tax deductions (tax component) , which would have been perceived in the regime before the reform.
The single and universal allowance it is paid by INPS and is paid to the applicant or, upon subsequent request, in an equal amount among those who exercise parental responsibility, by crediting a bank or postal account, or by choosing the domiciliary bank transfer method.
When filling out the application, the requesting parent will be able to indicate the terms of payment chosen and you will be able to enter, in addition to your payment details, also those of the other parent in the case of the option to split the allowance 50% between the two parents. If the requesting parent does not indicate the payment method and details of the other parent exercising parental responsibility, the latter will be able to do so independently by accessing the application already submitted by the requester with their credentials. In this case, the payment of the fee for the second parent takes effect from the month following the month in which the choice was communicated to INPS.
In case of exclusive custody, the applicant may request payment of 100% of the amount due. The other parent remains entitled to change this choice by accessing the application using their credentials.
In the case of appointment of a guardian or foster carer pursuant to law 4 May 1983, n. 184, the allowance is recognized in the exclusive interest of the protected person or the minor in foster care.
For newborns starting from 1 March 2022, the single and universal allowance is due from seventh month of pregnancy.
With the entry into force of the single and universal allowance, starting from March 2022 the following birth support measures are repealedas absorbed by the grant:
- the birth or adoption bonus (Mom bonus tomorrow);
- the allowance for families with at least three minor children;
- family allowances for families with children and orphans;
- the birth allowance (so-called baby bonus);
- tax deductions for children up to 21 years old.
The single allowance it neither absorbs nor limits the amounts of nursery bonus.
The Check is compatible with the use of any other cash measures in favor of dependent children provided by the Regions, autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano and by local authorities.
Furthermore, it is compatible with the Basic income. For recipients of the Citizenship Income, the amount of the allowance is paid, with the same methods of disbursement of the RdC, by crediting the RdC card of which they are in possession.
For the determination of family income, the Single Allowance is not included in welfare payments.
The single and universal allowance does not contribute to the formation of the total income for IRPEF purposes.
Request
REQUIREMENTS
The single and universal allowance for dependent children concerns all categories of employees (both public and private), self-employed workers, pensioners, unemployed, unemployed, etc.
The measure is recognized on condition that at the time of submission of the application and for the entire duration of the benefit, the applicant is in joint possession of the following requirements of citizenship, residence and residence:
- is an Italian citizen or a citizen of a Member State of the European Union or his family member, holder of the right of residence or the right of permanent residence, or is a citizen of a State not belonging to the European Union in possession of the EU residence permit for residents of long term, or holds a single work permit authorized to carry out a work activity for a period exceeding six months or holds a residence permit for research reasons authorized to stay in Italy for a period exceeding six months;
- is subject to the payment of income tax in Italy;
- is resident and domiciled in Italy;
- is or has been resident in Italy for at least two years, even if not continuously, or is the holder of a permanent or fixed-term employment contract lasting at least six months.
The single and universal allowance is paid automatically by INPS to families receiving Citizenship Incomewithout the need to submit a specific application.
WHEN TO APPLY
From 1 March 2023, for those who, during the period January 2022 – February 2023, have submitted an application for a single and universal allowance for dependent children, and the same has not been rejected, revoked or lapsed or renounced on the part of the applicant, INPS continued to pay the allowance automatically, without the need to submit a new application. In the event of a change with respect to the conditions that were declared in the application (for example, the birth of children; the change or inclusion of the child’s disability condition; the declaration relating to school attendance/training course for the child who reaches of age), the applicant must promptly intervene on the application and adapt its contents, also providing where necessary for the presentation of an updated single self-declaration (DSU).
For those who submit it for the first time or for those who have had an application rejected or lapsed and now meet the requirements, the application can be sent by one of the two parents exercising parental responsibility regardless of cohabitation with the child, directly through the INPS website, or by calling the contact center or through patronages. The application can also be submitted through the guardian of the child or parent, in the exclusive interest of the ward. Upon completion of agethe children can submit the application to replace the one already submitted by their parents and request direct payment of the portion of the allowance due to them.
For applications submitted by 1 March to 30 June 2023the single and universal allowance is due with all arrears starting from March 2023.
For applications submitted after June 30ththe allowance begins from the month following the month of presentation and is determined on the basis of the ISEE at the time of application.
The application can be submitted:
- accessing from INPS website at the service “Single and universal allowance for dependent children” with at least level 2 SPID, Electronic Identity Card 3.0 (CIE) or National Service Card (CNS);
- by contacting the toll-free number 803.164 (free from landline) or the number 06 164.164 (from mobile network, with the tariff applied by the telephone operator);
- through patronage bodiesthrough the electronic services offered free of charge by them.
Further instructions on completing the application are contained in the message dated 31 December 2021, n. 4748.