Italy’s lawmakers are opposing government plans to increase capital gains taxes and widen the scope of its crypto assets. The proposals, central to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s 2024 budget, are being criticized for potentially stifling innovation and affecting smaller businesses.

Push for Crypto Tax Compromise

Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti proposed raising cryptocurrency capital gains taxes from 26% to 42%, aligning them with other financial income. However, some members of his ruling coalition are reportedly opposing the steep hike and suggesting capping the tax increase at 28%, Reuters reported.

Amid the internal rift, Giorgetti has signaled a willingness to reconsider, exploring alternative taxation structures to resolve the disagreement. Debates also center on Italy’s digital tax, a levy introduced in 2019 targeting tech giants like Meta, Google, and Amazon. This restriction aims to strike a balance between generating revenue and maintaining market competitiveness.

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