Car tax, panic spreads: rumors of increases

As the end of the year approaches, as usual, some rumors are starting to circulate regarding likely increases in the cost of car tax for the year 2023. Here is the current situation.

It was since June that many rumors began to spread about possible car tax increases for the year 2023. Mario Draghi, with the Delegated Law for Tax Reform, approved on October 5, gave the free green light to the government for the implementation of a series of decrees which will be published in the next 18 months.

The purpose of the decree-laws will be to put Italy in a position to be able to take advantage of the funds of the PNRR, made available by the EU to help member states emerge from the crisis resulting from the confinements imposed during the pandemic. It is precisely from these tax simplification decrees that the increases in car tax in 2023 could come.

Car tax, will there be any increases in 2023? what do we know

In 2020, again due to the restrictions imposed during the pandemic, the regions had extended the period within which it was possible to pay the car tax, which corresponds to one month from the expiry date of the previous tax. In addition, Campania and Lombardy have introduced a discount for those who make the payment to their bank account.

In addition, Piedmont and Lombardy abolished the Superbollo in 2021, i.e. the tax for owners of vehicles whose power exceeds a threshold determined by the region of residence. Also in 2021, due to the economic crisis resulting from the lockdowns imposed during the pandemic, all regions suspended the Superboll for one year.

What are the rumors about the Superbollo and company cars

Rumors of the 2023 car tax, at this time, see no cost increases. On the contrary, there could be a definitive cancellation of the Superboll in all regions permanently. The reasons for this choice stem from the tax simplification needed to access PNRR funds.

As for excise duties, according to rumours, there could be a tightening of taxation on diesel, which could be assimilated to that of gasoline. As for company cars, www.investeoggi.it suggests that there could be an increase in the deductibility of VAT, which is currently 40%.

Here is the explanation on when and how to pay vehicle tax: