How are taxes and fees paid when you entrust your holiday home to a professional agency?

When you entrust your holiday home to a professional management agency, there are clear rules regarding how taxes and fees must be paid.

1. Who collects the rental income?

The agency rents the house to tourists, but you receive a fixed rent.
It doesn’t matter how much the agency earns: your taxable income is the fixed amount you receive.

2. Who pays the taxes?

You, the property owner, are responsible for paying the taxes on the income you collect.
The agency does not withhold any taxes on your behalf.

3. What taxes must you pay?

You can choose between:

• Cedolare Secca (a flat 21% tax rate)
  or

• Ordinary IRPEF (personal income tax rates).

4. When are the taxes paid?

• Final payment and first advance payment: by June 30th of the following year.

• Second advance payment: by November 30th of the same year.

5. What happens in practice?

• You collect the rent from the agency.

• During your annual tax return, you pay taxes on the rental income received.

• If you choose Cedolare Secca, you pay 21% on the received amount.

6. Advantages of entrusting your property to an agency:

• You are free from managing guests, arrivals, emergencies, and check-ins.

• You can focus only on your fiscal obligations, with greater peace of mind.

⚠️ Important:
Even if a professional agency manages your property, you are still responsible for paying your taxes within the required deadlines.

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📞 Would you like to know more or receive a personalized consultation?

I am Bettina Ponsanu, real estate agent in Sardinia.
For any information, feel free to contact me directly:

• 📱 Phone/WhatsApp: +39 393 9787500

• 📧 Email: bponsanu@gmail.com

I will be happy to assist you with your real estate project!