Italy Expands Christmas Bonus Eligibility

Italy Expands Christmas Bonus Eligibility

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Italy Expands Christmas Bonus Eligibility

Italy's 100 euro Christmas bonus is expanding eligibility to include single-parent families and others, potentially doubling the recipients. Requirements and payment procedures are detailed.

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Italian GovernmentFondazione Studi Dei Consulenti Del Lavoro
Luca Ciriani
How is the bonus amount calculated and how is it paid?
The bonus amount is calculated based on the number of working days in 2024. Part-time workers do not need to have their bonus amount adjusted. Workers must request the bonus from their employer, who then handles the payment and compensation.
How will the eligibility criteria for the bonus change?
The expansion aims to include single-parent families and others initially excluded, approximately doubling the recipient pool to around 2.2 million. The government plans to incorporate this change into the upcoming tax decree.
What are the current requirements to receive the bonus?
To qualify for the bonus, individuals must have a 2024 income under \u20ac28,000, have a spouse and at least one dependent child, or be a single parent with at least one dependent child. The gross tax calculated on employment income must exceed the employee deduction.
What is the 100 euro bonus and who is initially eligible?
The 100 euro bonus, initially planned for Befana (Epiphany) and later moved to Christmas, is set to expand its eligibility criteria. The current plan targets dependent workers with incomes under \u20ac28,000 and specific family structures.
What are the risks associated with the bonus distribution?
There is a risk that some individuals might receive the bonus and then need to return it later upon filing taxes. This is similar to past bonus programs, and any incorrect payments will be addressed during the tax return process.