Income tax in Italy (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Italy runs from 23% to 45.4%. On a €70,000 salary you take home €42,432 a year, €3,536 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 45.4%
- Lowest rate
- 23%
- Tax-free allowance
- None
- VAT
- 22%
- Capital gains
- 26%
The 2026 bands, in Euro
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 to €28,000 | 23% |
| €28,000 to €50,000 | 33% |
| over €50,000 | 43% |
These are the national bands. The top rate of 45.4% also counts surcharges and regional or local income taxes.
Take-home pay by salary
€20,000: €17,231 take-home (13.8% total tax)€25,000: €20,330 take-home (18.7% total tax)€30,000: €23,367 take-home (22.1% total tax)€35,000: €25,980 take-home (25.8% total tax)€40,000: €27,912 take-home (30.2% total tax)€45,000: €29,991 take-home (33.4% total tax)€50,000: €32,530 take-home (34.9% total tax)€60,000: €37,528 take-home (37.5% total tax)€70,000: €42,432 take-home (39.4% total tax)€80,000: €47,336 take-home (40.8% total tax)€90,000: €52,239 take-home (42% total tax)€100,000: €57,143 take-home (42.9% total tax)€120,000: €66,950 take-home (44.2% total tax)€150,000: €83,202 take-home (44.5% total tax)€200,000: €110,502 take-home (44.7% total tax)€250,000: €137,802 take-home (44.9% total tax)€300,000: €165,102 take-home (45% total tax)
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Cost of living in Italy
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Italy?
Income tax in Italy runs from 23% to 45.4%, in 3 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Italy?
No — Italy has no general tax-free allowance.
What is the take-home pay on €70,000 in Italy?
On €70,000 in Italy you take home €42,432 a year — €3,536 a month.
2026 rules checked against agenziaentrate.gov.it. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details