Tax Filing for Non-Resident Property Owners in Italy

Whether you're renting out your Italian home, using it as a vacation property, or holding it for investment purposes, Italian tax compliance is essential. At ItalianTaxes.com, we offer a fast, transparent, and multilingual way to stay compliant with Italy's evolving tax laws—without the usual headaches.
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Non-Resident Property Owner

Who is Considered a Non-Resident Property Owner?

A non-resident property owner is anyone who owns real estate in Italy but is officially tax resident in another country. You may fall into this category if:
You live abroad and own a vacation home in Italy.
You rent your Italian property for part or all of the year.
You inherited property in Italy but reside elsewhere.
You bought a home in Italy as an investment, not as your primary residence.
Even if you never rent out the property, there are still added benefits to filing tax returns each year. If you do rent it out, the rules and obligations increase.
Obligations

Common Tax Obligations for Non-Residents

Italian tax laws for non-resident owners can be confusing and vary based on how the property is used. Some key filing requirements include:
Municipal Taxes: Annual taxes for IMU (Imposta Municipale Unica) and TARI (Tassa sui Rifiuti).
Rental Income Tax: If you rent out the property, income must be declared and taxed.
Model F24 Payments: Required for paying IMU (municipal property tax) and income tax installments.
Annual Income Declaration (Modello Redditi): Filed even if the only income is from Italian property.
Double Taxation Treaties: Important for determining credits and tax exemptions.
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Platform Rentals

Are You Renting on Airbnb® or Booking.com®?
Know the 21% Withholding Rule

If you're renting your Italian property through platforms like Airbnb® or Booking.com®, you may be subject to a 21% withholding tax automatically deducted from your rental income.
Here's why it matters:

Withholding Isn’t Enough

The tax is often withheld at the source, but you're still required to report it on your annual tax return.

Penalties for Missing Info

Failing to reconcile or declare this income properly can result in penalties or missed credits.

Applies to Non-Residents Too

This rule applies even if you are not a resident of Italy and even if the platform already withholds part of the income.
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Filing with ItalianTaxes.com

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Our platform and team support English, Italian, and other languages so you can file with confidence, no matter where you live.
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- Modello Redditi
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- IVIE/IMU declarations
- F24 payments
- Any required correspondence with the Italian Revenue Agency
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