The reform of the RAI 2024 fee, included in the budget law in force since January 1, 2024, introduces important changes in the cost and, potentially, in the methods of paying the tax. This guide will provide you with a detailed overview of the expected changes and how they will affect taxpayers
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Changes to the RAI 2024 fee
The reform of the RAI 2024 fee was introduced by the Meloni government in the budget law.
One of the main changes is the reduction in the annual cost of the fee from 90 to 70 euros. However, further changes are not excluded during the year, especially with regard to payment methods
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Already during a hearing in the Supervisory Committee in the Chamber, on 27 July 2023, the Minister of Economy, Giancarlo Giorgetti, mentioned the possibility of reviewing the methods of paying the TV fee. Pending further developments, let’s see how the RAI fee has changed starting from January 1, 2024
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How do you pay the RAI fee in 2024
For 2024, the payment methods for the RAI fee remain unchanged compared to previous years. Here’s how the payment takes place:
- Electricity bill: for most citizens, the fee continues to be charged automatically in the electricity bill.
- Withholding on pension: retirees who have chosen to pay the fee through a withholding on their pension will see the new reduced amounts automatically charged by social security institutions.
- F24 model: those who cannot pay by bill or pension, can make the payment through the F24 model by January 31, 2024, using the TVRI tax code.
Consumer exemptions and rules remain unchanged, keeping the same guidelines valid in 2023.
Possible future changes
Even if the payment of the RAI fee in 2024 is still made through an electricity bill, the government could change these rules by the end of the year. Among the options under consideration, there is the idea of transferring the payment of the fee from the electricity bill to the mobile phone user, thus freeing the tax from the possession of the television. However, at the moment this is only a hypothesis.
Exemptions from the RAI fee
According to the rules in force in 2024, the RAI fee does not have to be paid if you do not have a television and are able to prove it. In addition, citizens who have reached the age of 75 are exempt from paying.
Who must pay the RAI fee in 2024
In 2024, all those who own an electricity supply continue to pay the RAI fee. The 2024 reform has not changed the audience of taxpayers subject to this
tax.
Pressure from the European Union
The reform of the RAI fee, in particular with regard to payment methods, has become urgent also due to pressure exerted by the European Commission. The elimination of the fee from the electricity bill is in fact one of the conditions for obtaining funds from the Next Generation EU program. However, in the 2024 budget law, the Parliament limited itself to lowering the cost of the fee, without changing the payment methods
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Minister Giorgetti emphasized the need to consider new models of public service financing, inspired by the experiences of other countries. It is therefore possible that further changes will be proposed in the coming months.
When do the new rules come into effect
The new rules relating to the RAI fee have already come into force since January 1, 2024, with the publication of the budget law. The Revenue Agency provided further information with TV Fee Resolution No. 1 of January 4, 2024. If any further changes are introduced in the coming months, we will keep you updated
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Guide to the RAI fee
To learn more about the topic, a complete guide to the RAI 2024 fee is available, updated with all the news.
Conclusions
The reform of the RAI 2024 fee brings with it a reduction in cost and possible changes in payment methods. It is important that taxpayers stay informed about these news and any future changes that may affect the payment of the
tax.
