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On the 7% tax rate: 7% applies only under Italy's opt-in flat-tax regime for foreign pensioners (Art. 24-ter TUIR): you must relocate to a Southern Italy or listed earthquake-zone municipality under 30,000 people, not have been an Italian tax resident in the prior 5 years, and formally elect it (max 10 years). Without electing, the US-Italy tax treaty (Art. 18(2)) assigns Social Security to Italy at ordinary progressive rates, roughly 23-43%. Checked 2026-08-31.
2026 estimates based on published cost-of-living and tax data. Rules change; verify your specific numbers before you move.
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