Italy Tax Calculator for Remote Workers
Calculate your 2026 take-home pay in Italy. The Italy tax system uses 3 income tax brackets ranging from 23% to 43%. Enter your income below to see your detailed breakdown in EUR.
2026 Income Tax Brackets
Updated April 4, 2026
Verified April 2026
| Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €28.000 | 23% |
| €28.000 – €50.000 | 33% |
| Above €50.000 | 43% |
How Taxes Work in Italy
Employee
- ·IRPEF 2026 (3 brackets: 23%/33%/43%).
- ·This is a conservative estimate — employment tax credit (detrazione lavoro dipendente, up to €1,955) is not included and would reduce tax for incomes below ~€50,000.
- ·Regional and municipal surcharges (~1.5-3% combined, varies by location) are also not included.
- ·INPS employee contribution: 9.19%, capped at €120,607.
Contractor
- ·Modeled as regime forfettario (flat-tax regime for freelancers with revenue under €85,000).
- ·15% substitute tax on presumed income (5% rate for first 5 years of activity not modeled).
- ·Profitability coefficient: 78% (typical for IT/consulting — ATECO codes 62-74).
- ·INPS gestione separata: 26.07% on presumed income.
- ·If you exceed €85,000 revenue or use regime ordinario, standard IRPEF brackets apply with higher INPS contributions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 income tax rates in Italy?
Italy has 3 IRPEF brackets: 23% up to €28,000, 33% from €28,001 to €50,000, and 43% above €50,000. Note: regional and municipal surcharges (typically 1.5-3% combined, depending on where you live) are not included in this calculator.
What is the regime forfettario for freelancers?
- ·The regime forfettario is Italy's simplified flat-tax regime for freelancers earning under €85,000/year.
- ·You pay a 15% substitute tax (or 5% for your first 5 years of activity) on presumed income, calculated using a profitability coefficient based on your business type.
- ·This calculator uses the 78% coefficient typical for IT and consulting.
- ·INPS gestione separata contributions are 26.07% on the same base.
Why might my actual employee take-home be higher than shown?
- ·This calculator shows a conservative estimate for employees.
- ·The employment tax credit (detrazione per lavoro dipendente) of up to €1,955 is not included — it reduces tax for incomes below ~€50,000 and phases out above that.
- ·Lower earners may take home up to €1,955 more than displayed.
What about the impatriati regime for workers moving to Italy?
- ·Workers relocating to Italy may qualify for the impatriati regime: a 50% income tax exemption (60% with minor children) for 5 years, on income up to €600,000.
- ·This is not modeled in the calculator.
- ·If you qualify, your effective IRPEF rate would be roughly halved.
What is the difference between regime forfettario and regime ordinario?
- ·Regime forfettario: 15% flat tax, simplified accounting, no VAT charged, INPS ~26% on presumed income, available under €85,000 revenue.
- ·Regime ordinario: standard IRPEF brackets (23-43%), full expense deductions, VAT obligations, higher INPS rates.
- ·This calculator models forfettario for contractors — if you use regime ordinario, the employee brackets are closer to your actual rates.
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