North America
May 25, 2017
Italian Lower House Considers Reduced Rate on Childcare Items

Charles Riordan

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This blog was last updated on June 27, 2021

The lower house of the Italian parliament, the Chamber of Deputies, is considering Bill No. 4477 which, if enacted, would reduce the VAT rate on certain childcare items to 4%. Specified items include diapers, high chairs and strollers. This measure seeks to reduce the tax burden faced by young families: the bill’s preamble links Italy’s low birth rate with the nation’s low rate of employment for young people.  
Charles Riordan
Charles Riordan is a member of the Regulatory Analysis team at Sovos specializing in international taxation, with a focus on Value Added Tax systems in the European Union. Charles received his J.D. from Boston College Law School in 2013 and is an active member of the Massachusetts Bar.
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