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Primo acconto (first instalment) percentage
40%D.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Secondo acconto (second instalment) percentage
60%D.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Primo acconto due date
30 JuneD.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Secondo acconto due date
30 NovemberD.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Single instalment due date (acconto <= EUR 257.52)
30 NovemberD.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Minimum threshold to trigger advance payment obligation
EUR 51.65D.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Threshold determining single vs two instalments
EUR 257.52D.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Total acconto as percentage of prior year IRPEF (historical method)
100% of prior year IRPEF (rigo RN34)D.P.R. 917/1986 (TUIR); D.L. 444/1997 Art. 1
Codice tributo -- Primo acconto IRPEF
4033D.Lgs. 241/1997 (F24); Agenzia delle Entrate
Codice tributo -- Secondo acconto IRPEF
4034D.Lgs. 241/1997 (F24); Agenzia delle Entrate
Codice tributo -- Primo acconto imposta sostitutiva (forfettario)
1840D.Lgs. 241/1997 (F24); Agenzia delle Entrate
Codice tributo -- Secondo acconto imposta sostitutiva (forfettario)
1841D.Lgs. 241/1997 (F24); Agenzia delle Entrate
Base penalty for omitted advance payment
30% of unpaid amountD.Lgs. 472/1997
Base penalty for insufficient advance payment
30% of shortfallD.Lgs. 472/1997
Penalty for forecast method underestimation
30% on the shortfallD.Lgs. 472/1997
Reduced penalty -- within 14 days
0.1% per day (max 1.4%)D.Lgs. 472/1997; D.Lgs. 462/1997
Reduced penalty -- within 30 days
1.5%D.Lgs. 472/1997; D.Lgs. 462/1997
Reduced penalty -- within 90 days
1.67%D.Lgs. 472/1997; D.Lgs. 462/1997
Reduced penalty -- within annual return deadline
3.75%D.Lgs. 472/1997; D.Lgs. 462/1997
Reduced penalty -- within 2 years
4.29%D.Lgs. 472/1997; D.Lgs. 462/1997
Reduced penalty -- beyond 2 years
5%D.Lgs. 472/1997; D.Lgs. 462/1997
Legal interest rate for ravvedimento calculations (2025)
2.5% per annumMEF decree (Ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze)
Ravvedimento interest calculation formula
interest = unpaid_tax x (legal_rate / 365) x days_lateD.Lgs. 472/1997; D.Lgs. 462/1997
Maggiorazione surcharge for deferring primo acconto by 30 days (to 30 July)
0.40%D.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Latest date for deferred primo acconto with maggiorazione
30 JulyD.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Mandatory electronic filing (F24 telematico) threshold
EUR 1,000 or where compensazioni are presentD.Lgs. 241/1997 (F24); Agenzia delle Entrate
Visto di conformità required for horizontal compensation (compensazione orizzontale) threshold
EUR 5,000D.Lgs. 241/1997 (F24)
Date range for primo acconto payment identification
25 June -- 5 JulyD.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Date range for deferred primo acconto with maggiorazione identification
25 July -- 5 AugustD.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Date range for secondo acconto payment identification
25 November -- 5 DecemberD.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17
Imposta sostitutiva rate for new activity (regime forfettario)
5%Legge 190/2014 (Legge di Stabilità 2015)
Acconto base for regime forfettario
Prior year imposta sostitutiva (NOT IRPEF)D.P.R. 917/1986 (TUIR); Legge 190/2014
Source field for prior year IRPEF in historical method
Modello Redditi PF, rigo RN34 ("Differenza")D.P.R. 917/1986 (TUIR); Modello Redditi PF (Agenzia delle Entrate)
Section 1 quick reference table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Tax | Income tax advance payments (acconti IRPEF / imposta sostitutiva) |
| Primary legislation | D.P.R. 917/1986 (TUIR); D.L. 444/1997 Art. 1; D.P.R. 435/2001 Art. 17 |
| Supporting legislation | D.Lgs. 241/1997 (F24); D.Lgs. 472/1997 (penalties); D.Lgs. 462/1997 |
| Authority | Agenzia delle Entrate |
| Portal | Agenzia delle Entrate online |
| Currency | EUR only |
| Payment schedule | Two instalments: 40% by 30 June + 60% by 30 November (if > EUR 257.52); single instalment by 30 Nov if <= EUR 257.52 |
| Computation basis | 100% of prior year IRPEF (rigo RN34) -- historical method |
| Minimum threshold | EUR 51.65 triggers obligation; EUR 257.52 determines single vs two instalments |
| F24 codes | 4033 (primo acconto IRPEF), 4034 (secondo acconto IRPEF), 1840/1841 (forfettario) |
| Contributor | Open Accountants Community |
| Validated by | Pending -- requires sign-off by Italian commercialista |
| Validation date | Pending |
Instalment schedule summary
| Condition | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Acconto > EUR 257.52 | 40% by 30 June + 60% by 30 November |
| Acconto <= EUR 257.52 but > EUR 51.65 | 100% by 30 November |
| Acconto <= EUR 51.65 | No advance payment required |
Conservative defaults
| Ambiguity | Default |
|---|---|
| Historical vs forecast method | Use historical method (no penalty risk) |
| Regime unclear (ordinario vs forfettario) | Confirm before computing -- different codici tributo |
| Primo acconto deferral | 0.40% maggiorazione applies for 30-day deferral to 30 July |
| Addizionali regionali/comunali | Flag for reviewer -- separate advance obligations may apply |
This is the deterministic pre-classifier for bank statement transactions. When a debit matches a pattern below, classify it as an IRPEF advance payment.
F24 IRPEF advance debits
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| F24, MODELLO F24, PAGAMENTO F24 | IRPEF acconto | Match with June/November timing and codice tributo |
| AGENZIA ENTRATE, AG ENTRATE | IRPEF acconto | Revenue agency payment |
| ACCONTO IRPEF, PRIMO ACCONTO, SECONDO ACCONTO | IRPEF acconto | Explicit description |
| CODICE 4033 | Primo acconto IRPEF | Specific codice tributo |
| CODICE 4034 | Secondo acconto IRPEF | Specific codice tributo |
| CODICE 1840 | Primo acconto forfettario | Imposta sostitutiva |
| CODICE 1841 | Secondo acconto forfettario | Imposta sostitutiva |
Timing-based identification
| Debit date range | Likely payment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 25 June -- 5 July | Primo acconto (40%) | High if F24 reference |
| 25 July -- 5 August | Primo acconto with maggiorazione (deferred) | High -- check for 0.40% surcharge |
| 25 November -- 5 December | Secondo acconto (60%) | High |
Related but NOT IRPEF acconti
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IVA, CODICE 6099, LIQUIDAZIONE IVA | EXCLUDE | VAT payment |
| INPS, CONTRIBUTI PREVIDENZIALI | EXCLUDE | Social security contribution |
| CODICE 1001, RITENUTE LAVORO | EXCLUDE | Employee withholding payment |
| IMU, TASI, TARI | EXCLUDE | Property/municipal taxes |
| SALDO IRPEF, CODICE 4001 | Flag for reviewer | Year-end balance, not advance |
| RAVVEDIMENTO | Flag for reviewer | Voluntary regularisation payment |
| ADDIZIONALE REGIONALE, ADDIZIONALE COMUNALE | EXCLUDE | Separate from IRPEF acconti |
Example 1 table
| Instalment | Due date | Percentage | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo acconto | 30 June 2025 | 40% | EUR 2,000 |
| Secondo acconto | 30 November 2025 | 60% | EUR 3,000 |
| Total | 100% | EUR 5,000 |
Prior year IRPEF (rigo RN34) = EUR 5,000.
Input: Prior year IRPEF (rigo RN34) = EUR 200.
Output: EUR 200 > EUR 51.65, so acconti are due. EUR 200 <= EUR 257.52, so single instalment: EUR 200 by 30 November.
Input: Prior year IRPEF (rigo RN34) = EUR 40.
Output: EUR 40 <= EUR 51.65. No advance payment required.
Example 4 table
| Instalment | Due date | Codice tributo | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo acconto | 30 June 2025 | 1840 | EUR 600 |
| Secondo acconto | 30 November 2025 | 1841 | EUR 900 |
Prior year imposta sostitutiva (5% new activity rate) = EUR 1,500.
Input: Client cannot pay by 30 June. Defers to 30 July.
Computation: 0.40% maggiorazione on EUR 2,000 = EUR 8.00. Total payment by 30 July: EUR 2,008.00.
Input line: 30.06.2025 ; F24 TELEMATICO AGENZIA ENTRATE ; DEBIT ; COD 4033 ANNO 2025 ; -2,000.00 ; EUR
Classification: Primo acconto IRPEF for 2025. Tax payment -- not a deductible business expense.
Sanzione table
| Violation | Base penalty |
|---|---|
| Omitted advance payment | 30% of unpaid amount |
| Insufficient advance payment | 30% of shortfall |
Ravvedimento operoso table
| Timing | Reduced penalty |
|---|---|
| Within 14 days | 0.1% per day (max 1.4%) |
| Within 30 days | 1.5% |
| Within 90 days | 1.67% |
| Within annual return deadline | 3.75% |
| Within 2 years | 4.29% |
| Beyond 2 years | 5% |
Codici tributo table
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4033 | IRPEF -- Primo acconto |
| 4034 | IRPEF -- Secondo acconto |
| 1840 | Imposta sostitutiva forfettario -- Primo acconto |
| 1841 | Imposta sostitutiva forfettario -- Secondo acconto |
No prior year return. No acconti due under historical method. Tax settled entirely with the 2025 return in 2026.
No IRPEF acconti due (prior year was imposta sostitutiva). May still owe imposta sostitutiva acconti if switch happens after primo acconto deadline. Flag for commercialista.
Single instalment by 30 November. Two-instalment split applies only when acconto EXCEEDS EUR 257.52.
Cannot pay by 30 June: defer to 30 July with 0.40% surcharge. Beyond 30 July: ravvedimento operoso.
If forecast method used and actual IRPEF exceeds the forecast, 30% penalty on the shortfall applies (reducible via ravvedimento).
Before delivering output, verify:
Input: Prior year IRPEF (RN34) = EUR 5,000. Expected: Primo acconto = EUR 2,000 (30 Jun). Secondo acconto = EUR 3,000 (30 Nov). Total = EUR 5,000.
Input: Prior year IRPEF = EUR 200. Expected: Single instalment EUR 200 by 30 November.
Input: Prior year IRPEF = EUR 40. Expected: No acconti due.
Input: Prior year imposta sostitutiva = EUR 1,500. Expected: Primo = EUR 600 (code 1840). Secondo = EUR 900 (code 1841).
Input: Primo acconto EUR 2,000 deferred to 30 July. Expected: Maggiorazione = EUR 8.00. Total = EUR 2,008.00.
Input: First year of activity. No prior return. Expected: No acconti due under historical method.
Input: Secondo acconto EUR 3,000 paid 25 days late. Expected: Penalty = 1.5% x EUR 3,000 = EUR 45. Plus interest at legal rate.
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