Tax Relief Cuts: A Threat to Italian Family Consumption

The fiscal reform: goals and risks

The government’s proposal to streamline tax reliefs is an attempt to make Italy’s tax system more efficient. With 625 tax reliefs currently in place and a total cost of 105 billion euros for the state, the need for a revision that eliminates inefficiencies and waste is evident. However, Unimpresa warns that this reform could have negative consequences, especially for Italian families with middle-to-low incomes.

The impact on family consumption

A critical aspect of the reform is its impact on family consumption in Italy. With stagnant incomes and rising living costs, families may be forced to further reduce their spending, leading to a depressive effect on the national economy. Unimpresa stresses that the review of tax reliefs must be carefully assessed to avoid squeezing domestic demand.

Unimpresa’s concerns

According to Unimpresa, the tax relief system was created to address specific social and economic needs. Many reliefs provide vital support for low-income citizens, large families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Unimpresa’s president, Giovanna Ferrara, warns that intervening in these measures without thorough evaluation could lead to serious social consequences, increasing inequality and putting those already struggling to make ends meet in greater difficulty.

A reform guided by fairness

Ferrara emphasizes the importance of an equitable approach to the reform. Streamlining should not mean indiscriminate cuts but rather reorganization and optimization of resources. It is essential to preserve and possibly enhance the reliefs aimed at the most vulnerable population groups. In a context of inflation and rising living costs, the priority must be protecting the disposable income of families in economically fragile conditions.

Dialogue as a reform tool

Finally, Unimpresa hopes that the reform will be accompanied by open dialogue with all social partners, including representatives of the most vulnerable categories. Only through transparent discussion can solutions that are both economically efficient and socially just be identified. Fiscal policy must consider people and their needs, not just numbers.

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