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Thursday, Jun 25, 2026

Italian Court of Auditors Says Salaried Workers Carry 82 Percent of Income Tax Burden

A report by the Corte dei Conti found that employees and pensioners bear the vast majority of Italy’s income tax load, reigniting debate over tax evasion, uneven contributions from self-employed workers, and broader fiscal reform needs.
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