The tax on the possession of the television enjoys some exemptions. Among these is the demographic factor
The Rai fee is the tax that is imposed on people who are in possession of a television or any other device that contains a tuner inside it. It is a kind of disguised tax since the citizen pays the tax in exchange for the services of the Rai TV and radio broadcasters.
2022 will be the last year of the payment of the Rai license fee in the bill. In fact, due to an intervention by the Commission European Union, the tax can no longer be attached to the electricity bill. The Commission reminded Italy that this method conflicts with the European agreements on competition.
Rai fee, the age that guarantees the exemption
In fact, the inclusion of the fee is an improper charge in the bill as it is a cost that has no connection with the object of the bill, ie electricity. Since improper charges are prohibited due to agreements also signed by Italy, by 2023 there will no longer be the Rai fee in the electricity bill.
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Fee that offers concessions or exemptions in some cases. Among these is the demographic factor. Indeed, those who have accomplished 75 years and have an ISEE that does not exceed 8,000 euros is heard from the payment of the tax on the possession of the television. An additional advantage offered to seniors who do not exceed certain incomes.
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About that the Revenue Agency summarizes: “Citizens who have reached the age of 75, with their own and spouse’s annual income not exceeding a total of 8.000 euro and without cohabitants who have their own income (except for domestic collaborators, home helps and carers), they can submit a substitute declaration (section I of the specific form) in which they certify that they meet the requirements to be exempt from paying the TV fee. “
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