EU rejects Italy on the Mediolanum case, the double taxation illegitimate

The decision comes after 10 years and opens the doors to huge reimbursements.

The cause of Mediolanum

Mediolanum therefore asked for the reimbursement of this IRAP quota, claiming that the “IRAP law” was contrary to the EU directive 2011/96. The financial administration rejected the application. The Italian judge then asked for a preliminary postponement to the EU Court of Justice for the interpretation of the directive.

Now that interpretation has arrived and leads to a historic victory for Mediolanum.

What did the EU Court decided

In other words, as the sector newspapers explain, the standard of the IRAP law determines

Mediolanum is thus entitled to reimbursement of the IRAP share unduly paid.

What are the implications for the Italian tax system