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Italy Drops 2026 Extensions for Hiring Bonuses as Budget Shifts to Capped Incentives

The move marks a rebalancing toward household relief over high‑generosity hiring breaks.

Overview

  • The final Milleproroghe published in the Official Gazette removes planned extensions for under‑35 and disadvantaged‑women hiring incentives, with ZES and strategic self‑employment measures also expiring on 31 December 2025.
  • Budget 2026 replaces prior 100% contribution waivers with a partial exemption scheme for permanent hires capped at €154 million in 2026, €400 million in 2027 and €271 million in 2028, with details to be set by ministerial decree.
  • Housing tax breaks are confirmed for 2026, including Renovation Bonus, Ecobonus and Sismabonus at the stated rates, while the Superbonus and the 75% architectural‑barrier credit end except for residual cases already in progress or special zones.
  • Family supports are strengthened: the working‑mothers allowance rises to €60 per month for eligible recipients, the €1,000 new‑birth grant is confirmed and the nursery bonus is expanded to more early‑childhood services with multi‑year applications.
  • Targeted social relief continues in 2026 with the €80 bi‑monthly Carta Acquisti, the €500 one‑off Carta Dedicata a Te and an automatic €200 bill discount for households within specified ISEE thresholds.