Italy's SdI TD17/TD18 Penalty Regime: Navigating the Distinction Between Communication and Substantive VAT Obligations
Italy's tax authority distinguishes between communication failures and substantive VAT failures in TD17/TD18 transmissions. Penalties for SdI non-transmission are €2 per invoice (capped €400/month), while substantive VAT failures incur €500–€10,000 or 5% of taxable base. Violations can be remediated via ravvedimento operoso.