Form 730 (simplified tax return)
Plain English
It's the simplified income tax return form for most employees and pensioners. A patronato, CAF, or commercialista usually files it for you. Any refund or extra tax owed gets added or subtracted directly through your pay slip or pension.
Why it matters
It\'s usually the easiest way to claim deductions for things like medical expenses, mortgage interest, renovation bonuses, and union fees. You don\'t pay or get refunded separately, it all flows through your employer.
Real example
"In May, Lucia's CAF in Catania prepared her 730 for free using a pre-filled draft from the Agenzia delle Entrate. She brought her receipts, signed it, and in July her June pay slip had a 400-euro refund baked in."
Common confusion
If you have only employment income, the 730 is usually right for you. The other form (Modello Redditi PF) is for partita IVA holders and people with non-employment income.
Official source
Agenzia delle Entrate