A testing phase begins following the meeting between Federvini, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Customs Agency, and the State Printing Office and Mint. The possibility of a two-dimensional barcode is also under consideration
The operational phase of the simplification of State Tax Stamps for alcoholic products subject to excise duty on ethyl alcohol begins on an experimental basis. The decision follows discussions between Federvini and the Customs Agency (ADM) in concert with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the State Printing Office and Mint (IZPS), also in light of the results of ADM’s General Assembly last May.
“We are extremely satisfied with the path we have embarked on, demonstrating that collaboration between institutions and businesses creates constructive and fruitful synergies. Today’s situation is complex. Given the uncertain international scenario in which we operate, any initiative that can facilitate and streamline the administrative burdens of businesses and the Administration is welcome,” comments Leonardo Vena, President of Federvini’s Spirits Group.
THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIAL
The phase is aimed at verifying resistance to damage during the application of tax stamps with a higher paper weight, with clear accounting and operational advantages for the Administration and for companies. The statistical data obtained in the trial, which involves Federvini member companies of varying size and production capacity, will also serve as a basis for determining the statistical incidence of tax stamp breakage during application. The intent, shared with ADM, is to arrive at a tolerance threshold. At the same time, IPZS is studying the possibility of providing companies with adhesive tax stamps, following the model already in use in the wine sector.
THE QR CODE OPTION
Furthermore, the possibility of making the tax stamp interactive through the application of a QR code is under study. This, together with the adaptation of information already transmitted daily to the Customs and Monopolies Agency by bonded warehouses, would simplify the management of guarantees and reduce the number of tax stamp denominations.
“First of all, I would like to thank President Giuseppe D’Avino,” comments Leonardo Vena, “who preceded me and made this initiative possible. Undersecretary to the MEF Sandra Savino for the sensitivity shown in receiving our association’s requests and for her active collaboration. The Central Director of Excise of ADM Luigi Liberatore for the constant dialogue and for his operational approach, and the CEO of IPZS Michele Sciscioli, with whom I hope to continue the fruitful work started with the Institute. A commitment,” Vena concludes, “that is part of a solid path already laid out previously, in continuity with what was initiated by former CEO Francesco Soro, whose work laid the foundations for the current collaboration.”
Simplification of spirits tax stamps: towards QR Code?
