Tax Management

Governance & Public Sector

Asset management and the continuous updating of inventories now represent increasingly complex activities for public administrations, within a context characterised by a high level of technical specialisation, resource constraints, and ongoing regulatory evolution.

Management of indirect taxation and the entity’s tax compliance obligations

Effective tax management is the foundation for ensuring the financial stability of any local authority. However, regulatory complexity and the volume of compliance obligations may slow down operations and lead to errors.

At RSM, we build on this awareness to provide specialist support for the tax management of local authorities. Our objective is to help internal teams navigate tax-related challenges with expertise, accuracy and continuous regulatory updates.

In this way, we minimise the risk of penalties and enable tax offices to focus on strategic priorities. With a strong focus on transparency, efficiency and compliance, our team of specialists supports local authorities in the management of taxes and tax returns, ensuring smooth processes and avoiding unexpected issues.

Our Services

VAT

Identification of VAT-relevant activities;
Assessment of the appropriateness of single versus separate VAT accounting;
Set-up of VAT registers;
Proper accounting treatment of VAT positions;
Assessment of the use of VAT credits for public works;
Maintenance, monitoring and control of VAT accounting;
Preparation, processing and electronic filing of periodic VAT settlements (LIPE);
Preparation, processing and electronic filing of the entity’s tax returns, including:
1. VAT returns;
2. UNICO ENC tax return;
3. CU (Annual Withholding Statement);
4. Form 770;
Review of tax payments, identification of any errors and preparation of voluntary disclosure and penalty mitigation procedures;
VAT check-ups and any related activities for reorganising VAT management and recovering VAT credits or liabilities;
Electronic invoicing services (outgoing cycle)

IRAP

Preparation, processing and electronic filing of the IRAP return;
Assessment of IRAP options in the presence of commercial activities;
IRAP check-ups and any related activities for reorganising tax management and recovering IRAP credits or liabilities.

Operational check-ups

As a complement to the services described above, we also provide support on:

Analysis of management soundness (due diligence) and regulatory compliance;
Financial statement analysis to assess conditions of structural equilibrium and, where imbalances arise, the identification and implementation of corrective measures;
On-the-job training and support for internal staff across all the activities described above.