When is the waste tax paid?
TAH-ree — acronym, pronounced as a word; stress the first syllable.
Use this when enquiring about the annual municipal waste tax. The TARI is sent by the municipality and must be paid by residents and businesses. It is often a surprise expense for people new to Italy.
TARI (Tassa sui Rifiuti) replaced the earlier TARSU and TARES systems in 2014. It is a fee for waste collection and disposal services, charged annually. The amount depends on the size of your property and the number of occupants. It is paid to the municipality, usually in two or three instalments.
Ho ricevuto la bolletta della TARI.
I've received the waste tax bill.
Bolletta normally refers to utility bills; TARI bills are informally called bollette too.
La TARI si calcola in base alla metratura dell'appartamento.
The TARI is calculated based on the apartment's square footage.
Explains the calculation basis; metratura means square metres.
Devo fare la dichiarazione TARI per la nuova casa.
I need to file the TARI declaration for the new flat.
Required when moving in; you declare the property and number of occupants.
TARI rates vary enormously across Italy — Romans pay more than twice what residents of efficient northern municipalities pay. The gap reflects differences in waste management efficiency, local corruption in waste contracts, and geography. The waste tax is a frequent source of political debate in Italian local elections.