Revenue and INPS: discussions with businesses and universities continue. Following Parma, the roadshow resumes in September

The third stop on the roadshow focusing on taxation, social security and digital services for businesses, workers and the younger generation, organised as a joint initiative between the Italian Revenue Agency and INPS. The third stop took place in the auditorium of the Barilla Innovation & Technology Experience in Parma. The event followed the presentation held on 25 June in Rome – attended by the Deputy Minister for the Economy and Finance, Maurizio Leo, and senior officials from both organisations – and the two meetings held on 7 and 14 July at Casillo Partecipazioni in Puglia and Intesa Sanpaolo in Turin. It provided an opportunity for dialogue and discussion with the local business community, with a particular focus on the tax and social security issues of greatest interest.

As explained in a joint statement by the Italian Revenue Agency, INPS and Barilla, at the start of the proceedings, Barilla’s opening remarks were delivered by Daniele Galimberti, Group Tax Vice President, and Andrea Belli, PR & Media Relations Director for Italy. This was followed by speeches from Danila D’Eramo, Regional Director of the Revenue Agency for Emilia-Romagna; Francesco Ricci, INPS Regional Director; Antonio Zaffino, Provincial Director of the Revenue Agency; and Alessandra Zanotti, INPS Provincial Director. The morning then continued with a series of in-depth presentations led by experts from the Revenue Agency and INPS: in particular, officials from the Parma Provincial Directorate and the Regional Directorate of the Revenue Agency outlined the main digital services and contact channels available to the public, also focusing on the latest developments regarding the pre-filled tax return and the tax aspects of welfare and supplementary pensions. The INPS experts, meanwhile, explored issues relating to pension systems and pension prospects, supplementary pensions, apprenticeships, family support measures and parental benefits. Particular attention was also paid to the digital services and channels aimed at businesses.

The joint statement goes on to emphasise that the meeting marks a further strengthening of the collaboration between Barilla and the Italian Revenue Agency. Almost 10 years ago, Barilla was admitted to the cooperative compliance scheme, following the Italian Revenue Agency’s assessment that its Tax Control Framework – the tax risk management model – was fully adequate. By being admitted to this scheme, Barilla reaffirms its commitment to transparency towards all its stakeholders and strengthens a relationship of trust and collaboration with the tax authorities through constant, transparent and proactive dialogue.

The joint statement also points out that the collaboration with INPS forms part of Barilla’s wider commitment to maintaining an open and constructive dialogue with the institutions. With this in mind, last year a number of INPS officials were welcomed to the company’s headquarters for a meeting with employees and human resources managers, aimed at explaining the services offered by INPS and exploring social security and welfare issues of mutual interest.

Following the Emilia-Romagna leg, the roadshow’s schedule will continue in September, when – to coincide with the start of the new academic year – a series of events aimed at university students will also begin. Through this initiative, the Revenue Agency and INPS reaffirm their commitment to the local community, helping to strengthen a relationship of collaboration and trust between institutions, businesses, citizens and the younger generation.