Italy to Lower Taxes for Middle Class, Leo Tells Il Messaggero

The Italian government plans to reduce tax on middle class earnings in its 2026 budget, which the government is preparing for the fall, Deputy Finance Minister Maurizio Leo said in an interview with Il Messaggero.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration is looking at lowering fiscal pressure on those who earn between €28,000 ($32,770) and €60,000 a year, Leo told the newspaper. It is also considering tweaks to the way companies are taxed, he said.

“The goal remains tax cuts that are compatible with public accounts,” he said.

For Meloni’s governing coalition, measures to reduce pressure on low and middle ...