One of the new taxes that are causing the most discussion is that on non-EU parcels. Starting from January 1st of next year, in fact, each package coming from territories located outside the European Union – and with a value of less than 150 euros – will be subject to a new tax of 2 euros. This measure will involve – according to estimates by the State General Accounting Office – approximately 327 million annual shipments. The Government’s declared intent is to protect national and European companies from unfair competition and, at the same time, contain what is defined as a tendency towards compulsive purchases of goods of modest value.
However, there remains a point of uncertainty that directly concerns consumers: it is not yet clear whether this additional cost will be absorbed by the sales platforms online or it will result in a direct increase in the final price for those who purchase. The practical consequences could be significant especially for those who are used to making frequent purchases on marketplace internationalmaking it less convenient to import small-value products from markets such as Asia or America.
Short-term rentals: two-speed system for homeowners
The sector of tourist locations and gods short-term rentals undergoes a substantial reorganization with the introduction of a differentiated tax mechanism. As for the first property intended for contracts of less than 30 daysthe reduced rate remains confirmed dry coupon at 21 percenta measure designed to not penalize those who own only one property to make an income. The situation changes significantly with second property: Who the rate rises to 26 percent, representing a first increase in the tax burden. But it is from the third property onwards that the real turning point occurs: the presumption of entrepreneurial activity is automatically triggered, with all the consequences that derive from it. The owners will necessarily have to open the VAT numberabandon the simplified flat tax regime and submit to ordinary Irpef taxation, with the addition of all the accounting and social security obligations typical of business activity.
This tightening pursues a dual objective: on the one hand to bring out the underground market of irregular rentals, on the other to discourage the accumulation of real estate assets intended exclusively for tourism, with the hope of freeing up housing units for long-term residential rentals, which are increasingly rare in large cities.
The Tobin Tax doubles: what it means for investors
The world of finance and investments is preparing for a significant change with doubling of the so-called Tobin Taxthe tax that affects financial transactions. The current rate of 0.02 percent will rise to 0.04 percenta percentage which may apparently seem limited but which, applied to the high volumes of the financial market, should guarantee the State additional revenues equal to 337.3 million euros starting from the first year of application. At the same time, the banking sector will see a reduction in the deductibility of previous losses: the percentage will drop from 43 to 35 percent in 2026 and from 54 to 42 percent in 2027.
These are measures that will impact the balance sheets of credit institutions and, potentially, could be reflected in the costs of banking services for customers. Finally, a increase in IRAP of 2 percentalthough this increase will not affect entities with a smaller tax base. To mitigate the impact of this last measure, a exemption of 90 thousand euros on the additional tax duebut this concession will be valid exclusively for the 2027 and 2028 tax periodstaking the form of a temporary accompanying measure.
An 18.5 billion maneuver between cuts and new revenues
The approval process of the 2026 Budget Law, which mobilizes a total of 18.5 billion euros, is nearing its conclusion. The vote of confidence was expected before Christmas Eve, while the final approval should arrive between December 28th and 29th. Alongside the new tax levies, the Budget also contains measures of the opposite sign such as the cutting the tax wedgethe Irpef revision el’increase in minimum pensions. However, it is precisely the new taxes that have aroused the liveliest reactions in public opinion and among the economic categories involved.
Added to these new features the possibility that the tourist tax in some cities could reach 15 eurosrepresenting a further increase in the tax levy on tourism. The measures introduced risk having significant repercussions on both ordinary citizens and businesses, changing consolidated purchasing habits onlinein real estate investment choices and in the management of financial savings.
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