Taxes & Finance

Taxes, bank accounts, international money transfers: all are critical topics for any expat looking at relocating to Italy. In this section, our Magic Towns Italy experts cover in detail how to make the most of your move to Italy without getting stuck in Italian bureaucracy.

Italy Budget Law 2026: Tax Changes for Expats and Homeowners

Par Luca Falda

Italy Budget Law 2026: Tax Changes for Expats and Homeowners

Italy Budget Law 2026 brings key tax changes for expats: 50% renovation deductions, income tax cuts, and freelancer benefits. What you need to know.

Renovating in Italy? 2026 Tax Breaks Every Expat Must Know

Par Luca Falda

Renovating in Italy? 2026 Tax Breaks Every Expat Must Know

Discover Italy’s 2026 home renovation tax incentives, featuring the “Bonus Casa,” “Ecobonus,” and “Sismabonus.” Learn who benefits most and how these deductions work, with essential updates and scenarios for primary and secondary residences.

2025 IMU Property Tax: A Guide for Expats in Italy

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Par Anna Costa

2025 IMU Property Tax: A Guide for Expats in Italy

Discover the essentials of Italy’s IMU property tax for expats and retirees. Learn who must pay, exemptions, and how it impacts homeowners.

Italy’s Flat Tax Hike: Policy Uncertainty, Again

Par Magic Towns Italy

Italy’s Flat Tax Hike: Policy Uncertainty, Again

Italy’s tax policy changes again as Rome plans a 50% flat tax hike for high-net-worth individuals, raising concerns about policy volatility.

Italian Bank Accounts for Expats: Wise, Revolut & Traditional Banks

Par Luca Falda

Italian Bank Accounts for Expats: Wise, Revolut & Traditional Banks

Navigating Italian bureaucracy as an expat can be challenging, especially when opening a bank account. Discover how fintech options like Wise and Revolut simplify managing finances in Italy.

Trentino’s €100k Grant to Revive Its Sleepy Villages Reopens

Par Boba Stojsic

Trentino’s €100k Grant to Revive Its Sleepy Villages Reopens

Discover how Trentino’s ambitious plan revitalizes mountain villages with generous grants for home renovation. The second round opens in September 2025.

Farming in Italy: (Just) Quality Produce or a New Life For Expats?

Par Magic Towns Italy

Farming in Italy: (Just) Quality Produce or a New Life For Expats?

Farming in Italy is both a traditional source of quality, affordable produce, and potentially a new life calling for expats moving to Italy.

Italy’s Myth of 43% Tax Rate: What is Really Paid

Par Magic Towns Italy

Italy’s Myth of 43% Tax Rate: What is Really Paid

In this article, we debunk the myth of an unbearable Italian tax burden and explain how the tax system actually works for individuals.

Tax and Legal Advice in Italy: 14 Free Resources For Expats

Par Luca Falda

Tax and Legal Advice in Italy: 14 Free Resources For Expats

Explore Italy like never before with Magic Towns Italy’s expat-friendly guide! Discover over 2000 towns using our Town Explorer, and navigate Italian bureaucracy with ease through our free resources and support tools.

Weak Dollar Against The Euro: How Expats Can Protect Their Money

Par Luca Falda

Weak Dollar Against The Euro: How Expats Can Protect Their Money

With currency markets in flux, understanding how dollar fluctuations affect your finances is essential, especially if you’re an American expat living in Europe