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The 2026 Budget Law will see increased funding, a planned income tax cut for the middle class, and increased bonuses.

The Meloni government's new budget plan includes an increase in budget allocations, from €16 billion to €18 billion. The €2 billion increase paves the way for more generous measures than initially proposed and allows for additional resources to be allocated to families, workers, and taxpayers. The budget law, a draft of which is expected to be presented as early as Friday, includes concrete measures to support family incomes and reduce the tax burden.

One of the most anticipated measures concerns the reduction of personal income tax (IRPEF). Of the total €18 billion in the budget, €3 billion will be allocated to this measure, which completes the IRPEF reform initiated by the government in 2025. The goal is to reduce taxation on the middle class, favoring incomes between €28,000 and €50,000, with estimated savings of up to €440 per year for some taxpayers.

The IRPEF reform continues with a reduction in the second bracket rate from 35% to 33%. This two percentage point reduction aims to strengthen the purchasing power of average taxpayers, without creating unjustified advantages for higher-income earners. For the latter, a new system of deductions will allow the tax benefit to be modulated or eliminated, ensuring targeted application of the measure.

Despite the measure's graduated structure, the government will need to evaluate possible adjustments to prevent some high-income taxpayers without deductions from still benefiting from the IRPEF tax cut. The goal is to avoid distortions and focus the benefit on those who truly need tax relief , while maintaining the consistency of the overall reform.

Enhanced working mother bonus

In addition to the tax reduction, the Budget Law includes an increase in the working mother bonus, increasing from €40 to €60 per month. The measure is intended for women with at least two dependent children and an ISEE (Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator) of less than €40,000 . The bonus, paid in a lump sum in December, thus increases from €480 to €720, representing a significant increase in income support for working mothers.

The new bonus amount continues to be exempt from taxable income and is exempt from personal income tax (IRPEF). This means that working mothers will be able to receive a net supplement to their income , without affecting their overall tax burden. The measure strengthens financial support for families and encourages female participation in the labor market.

Double benefit for some families

Some families will be able to benefit from both the personal income tax cut and the increased working mother bonus, achieving a double financial advantage. The combined effect of the two measures represents a tangible tax relief and an increase in disposable income, with a direct impact on the family budget.

The increase in funding from €16 billion to €18 billion signals a strengthening of the budget and confirms the government's commitment to focusing on measures to benefit taxpayers, families, and women. In the coming days, the draft budget law will provide full details of the tax rates and eligibility criteria for the bonus, thus establishing the final framework for the 2026 measures.