Today, November 22nd, represents a crucial date for Italian public employees: they must complete the application by midday Christmas bonusa contribution of up to 100 euros for families with dependent children.
This measure, which it affects 4.6 million familiesoffers net economic support, credited with the thirteenth month’s salary and provided for those with an annual income of up to 28 thousand euros.
But what are the details of the bonus and the critical issues that emerge?
Let’s discover all the main aspects together.
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Requirements for the Christmas Bonus
The Christmas bonus it is dedicated to employees with at least one fiscally dependent child. Children are considered dependent if their income does not exceed 2,840.51 euros, a threshold which rises to 4 thousand euros for children under 24 years of age. Thanks to Legislative Decree 167/2024, it is no longer necessary for the applicant to have a dependent spouse, extending the benefit to single-parent families.
To obtain the bonus, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
- Total annual income not exceeding 28 thousand euros.
- Gross tax higher than deductions for employed work.
- The spouse or cohabitant does not have to receive the same contribution.
This legislation aims to support workers with medium and low incomes, expanding access possibilities compared to previous years.
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Request procedure: NoiPa platform
Public employees must submit the request via the platform NoiPa. After logging in with Spid, Cie or Cns, you need to follow this path:
- Access the “Services” menu.
- Select “Salaries”.
- Choose the option “Request for allowance DL n.113/2024 (Christmas Bonus)”.
- Complete the procedure following the instructions.
In case of failure to request within the deadline, the contribution can be recovered through the 2025 tax return.
Deadlines and methods vary based on the job category:
- Healthcare and hospital staff: deadline set for November 27th, with sending of the request to the employer.
- Private sector workers: application directly to the employer, who advances the amount as a tax credit.
This differentiation makes it necessary for each worker to carefully consult the instructions provided by their structure or company.
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Platform technical issues
Despite the positive intent of the measure, they emerge technical critical issues. Many teachers have reported inefficiencies on the NoiPa platform, where the section necessary to complete the procedure is missing. The Teachers’ Guild union has reported that technical assistance times are excessively long, risking excluding many workers.
The request for an immediate extension of the deadline and the intervention of the Ministry of Economy and Finance are at the center of the discussions, highlighting the need for a quick solution to guarantee the right to the contribution.
