Stop falsely deducted medical reimbursements. That Tax will have direct access to system data”Health card” to consult, as part of a formal examination of the tax returns, health and veterinary expenses of all taxpayers.
This turning point was predicted through the Decree of the Minister of Economy dated 29 October which was published in the Official Journal on 10 November. The same decree establishes the obligation for doctors and pharmacies, public and private structures, laboratories and professional offices to communicate with the “Health Card” system, by January 31 of each year, the health costs incurred by citizens. In 2026 the deadline will be postponed to February 2 because January 31 falls on a Saturday.
This new procedure replaces the previous monthly submission system and aligns the deadlines with other flows of information intended for previously compiled declarations. It is possible to deduct 19% of health costs from Irpef for the part exceeding the amount of 129.11 euros. The deduction can only be used if the costs are actually borne by the Taxpayer.
HOW DOES IT WORK
These provisions have just been published in Official Journal in short, this system introduces the annual transmission of costs and regulates the consultation of data by the Revenue Agency, provided that the “Health Card” system makes a detailed list of health and veterinary costs relating to taxpayers and fiscally dependent family members available to Tax officials responsible for control activities, only for statements subject to formal verification.
Expenditures opposed by residents were not included in the consultation. Opposition can be done by accessing the “Health Card” system portal. But what information can Revenue officials look at in more detail? The Tax Office’s view will focus on adjustments, variations and differences between the original amounts submitted to the health card system and the amounts declared by the declarant and his dependent family members connected to him through registration. Health care costs for services will be investigated, ticketmedicines, medical devices, tests and hospitalization. The same goes for vet fees. Broadcast related information can also be viewed.
In this way, the health and veterinary data uploaded to the “Health Card” portal has evidentiary value, it can be used to verify the consistency of the deductions declared by the taxpayer.
TRACEABILITY
If with the new one system On the one hand, tax traceability is emphasized, and on the other hand, taxpayer obligations are also simplified.
Therefore, it is not just faster cross-checking and checking. By giving the Tax Office the opportunity to directly access health card data, people no longer need to keep invoices and receipts to show if something happens inspection. Those who prefer secrecy to digital simplification, and exercise the right of opposition, should keep paper receipts in a drawer in order to be able to respond to any requests coming from the Revenue Agency.
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