If you've overpaid on your taxes in Italy or are entitled to claim tax credits, you may be eligible for a tax refund (rimborso) from the Agenzia delle Entrate—the Italian Revenue Agency. Whether you're an Italian resident, non-resident, or a foreign national with ties to Italy, understanding the refund process can help ensure you get what's rightfully yours quickly and efficiently. Below, you'll find a comprehensive guide to eligibility, refund procedures through the digital Cassetto Fiscale portal, and key steps tailored for both residents and non-residents.
Begin by gathering all documentation relevant to your refund claim. This includes your completed tax return (Modello 730 or Modello Redditi PF), your Italian tax code (codice fiscale), payroll forms, and any available supporting documents demonstrating excess payments or credit entitlements.
To submit your refund request online, you must first register for the Cassetto Fiscale—Italy’s secure tax portal. Create your account through the Agenzia delle Entrate’s website using one of the following credentials:
Both residents and non-residents with a valid codice fiscale are eligible to use the service.
After logging into your Cassetto Fiscale, review your personal tax data, refund status, and any outstanding tax debts. For most taxpayers using Modello 730, refunds are processed automatically unless discrepancies need resolution or if a manual claim is necessary. If required, complete the relevant sections in your tax return (such as quadro RX in Modello Redditi PF).
If you wish to have an intermediary manage your refund (such as a certified accountant—commercialista), you can grant them access and delegate the process directly through the platform.
Use your Cassetto Fiscale account to track the progress of your refund request. Here, you can view processing times, expected payment dates, and download any official tax receipts relevant to your claim.
Starting in 2025, if you have tax debts recorded as "iscritti a ruolo" (debts formally registered by the tax agency for collection—such as previous unpaid taxes or penalties), any refund over €500 may be automatically offset against these debts by the Agenzia delle Entrate—no consent required from you. Refunds under €500 are not affected by this rule. If you have such debts, the refund can remain "frozen" until the end of the following year or until all debts are resolved.
Non-residents who are entitled to a tax refund—for example, due to excessive withholding on Italian dividends or tax overpayments—can file their claims by:
If you prefer, you can formally delegate up to two authorized intermediaries (such as commercialisti or tax assistance centers—CAF) to access your Cassetto Fiscale and manage the refund process on your behalf. This delegation is completed online or by submitting a written proxy directly to the local office of the Agenzia delle Entrate.
The Cassetto Fiscale is your one-stop digital dashboard for checking refund requests, monitoring your tax status, and ensuring compliance—all from anywhere in the world. As recent Italian regulations enable automatic offsets for refunds against registered tax debts greater than €500, staying informed via this portal is more important than ever.
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