- The 2026 Budget Law introduces a new, faster automated assessment process for omitted VAT returns.
- The Italian Revenue Agency can now automatically liquidate VAT based on electronic invoices and related data, bypassing the traditional lengthy assessment procedure.
- A strengthened “friendly notice” is issued, and if ignored for 60 days, the debt is immediately enforced.
- The penalty is reduced from 120% to 40% if the taxpayer complies, but compensation is strictly prohibited, making debt management more burdensome.
Source: commercialistatelematico.com
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