THE tax assistance centers (Caf) have started collecting the documentation for sending the tax return with form 730/2024 or Income Pf in view of the opening of the new campaign scheduled for next year May 11th.
Although the tax return can also be sent from one’s personal INPS area using the pre-compiled 730 form, a large part of taxpayers still prefer to turn to experts so as to avoid having a mistake committed by inexperience can lead to a waste of money (for example by not correctly indicating a deduction).
This is why what is about to begin is one of the busiest moments of the year for Caf. But it’s good to remember that the tax return is paid to the Cafunlike 730 online which is a totally free service made available byRevenue Agency.
But as is normal, the experience of a professional has a cost and it is for this reason that tax assistance centers have every right to charge for the service performed.
In this regard, the rates for sending form 730/2024 via Caf vary based on a series of factors: for example the complexity of the declaration, usually assessed by the number of unique certifications present or from total incomeas well as whether or not the taxpayer is a member of the union or association to which the Caf or the patronage refers.
So let’s see how much does it cost generally contact the Caf to send the tax return taking into account the costs updated to 2024 by some of the most important trade unions.
Tax return, when to contact Caf and patronages
The pre-compiled tax return is available from April 30, 2024both for those who choose the 730 model and for those who use the Income model.
Starting from May 11th, it is possible to modify or integrate the data of the pre-compiled form 730, after which it will be possible to proceed with the sending. The modification (when necessary) can be made in autonomy or making use of the support of a professional.
However, while the service pre-filled byRevenue Agencywhich gives citizens the opportunity to submit their tax returns completely independently without having to resort to the intermediation of a tax consultant, is totally freefor those who decide to contact the Caf there is a cost to bearwith the advantage however of making use of the support of a professional and therefore limiting the possibility of error.
Obviously, to submit the tax return using the support of an intermediary you must bring the entire document with you useful documentation. Based on the documentation in your possession, the Caf will evaluate the complexity of the practice: as anticipated, in fact, the cost of the tax return also varies based on the time that will be dedicated to processing it.
Please remember, however, that in any case the time limit for the tax return for the 730 form is set for September 30, 2024, while for the Income model the deadline is scheduled for October 15th; by this date, either independently or through the support of Caf and patronages, you must have sent all the documentation useful for the purposes of the declaration.
How much does the tax return cost via CAF
Having said that, let’s see what they are costs usually requested by Cafs to its customers for the tax declaration through pre-filled form 730/2024 or model PF income. As already explained, the rate depends on the complexity of the practice, as well as differs between registered customers (i.e. those who pay for the union card annually) and non-members.
For the Cisl union the rates are as follows, with the possibility that there may be variations between individual locations:
| Service | Cost of members | Cost of non-members |
|---|---|---|
| 730/2024 single component | 20 euro | 75 euros |
| 730/2024 single non-registered member with registered spouse | – | 40 euros |
| 730/2024 joint (dependent spouse) | 20 euro | 75 euros |
| 730/2024 joint (non-dependent spouse registered) | 40 euros | 60 euros |
| 730/2024 joint (non-dependent non-registered spouse) | 60 euros | 120 euros |
| Pre-populated assistance | 15 euros | 40 euros |
| Income Model Pf | 40 euros | 90 euros |
These, however, are the rates for those who use the services of Caf Uil (Ravenna)which disclosed the costs only for the tax return service with Income model for natural persons.
These are the costs for the subscribers:
| Income | Without property | Only with the dwelling house | With other properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 thousand euros | 20 euro | 27 euros | 30 EUR |
| Between 10 thousand and 15 thousand euros | 32 euros | 37 euros | 40 euros |
| Between 15 thousand and 20 thousand euros | 39 euros | 43 euros | 47 euros |
| Between 20 thousand and 25 thousand euros | 45 euros | 45 euros | 52 euros |
| Between 25 thousand and 35 thousand euros | 50 euros | 50 euros | 58 euros |
| Between 35 thousand and 45 thousand euros | 54 euros | 54 euros | 61 euros |
| Between 45 thousand and 55 thousand euros | 58 euros | 58 euros | 66 euros |
| Over 55 thousand euros | 61 euros | 61 euros | 70 euros |
In the case of not registeredas well as the family members of the members, however, i costs updated to 2024 are the following:
| Income | Not registered | Registered family members |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 thousand euros | 79 euros | 55 euros |
| Between 10 thousand and 15 thousand euros | 95 euros | 65 euros |
| Between 15 thousand and 20 thousand euros | 101 euros | 72 euros |
| Between 20 thousand and 25 thousand euros | 106 euros | 75 euros |
| Between 25 thousand and 35 thousand euros | 111 euros | 77 euros |
| Between 35 thousand and 45 thousand euros | 116 euros | 80 euros |
| Between 45 thousand and 55 thousand euros | 122 euros | 82 euros |
| Over 55 thousand euros | 128 euros | 84 euros |
For what concern Caf Cgil We do not have the rates updated for this year but only those for 2023. However, there should not have been any significant changes.
As you can see, here too the costs vary based on the income of the person filing the tax return, while members can enjoy preferential treatment as can be seen from the following table.
| Model | Not registered | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|
| Incomes from 0 to 10,000 euros | 45 euros | 6 euros |
| Incomes from 10,001 to 20,000 euros | 57 euros | 18 euros |
| Incomes from 20,001 to 30,000 euros | 60 euros | 25 euros |
| Income from 30,001 to 40,000 euros | 65 euros | 25 euros |
| Incomes over 40,000 euros | 70 euros | 30 EUR |
| Pre-compiled model from 0 to 10,000 euros | 23 euros | 8 euros |
| Pre-compiled form over 10,000 euros | 23 euros | 13 euros |
These are the costs of the Cafs representing the three confederated unions. Also analyzing the rates of other tax assistance centers, we can say that the cost for the intermediate tax return ranges from 30 EUR to the 120 euroswith an average value that is usually between 40 and 60 euros And reductions ranging from 30% to the 70% for members.
