Tax wedge in Italy rises to 49% in 2015 – OECD

(ANSA) - Rome, April 12 - The tax wedge continues to grow in Italy for both individuals and families, the OECD said on Tuesday.
    Italy is fourth in the ranking of OECD countries for the tax burden on wage income with a wedge of 49% in 2015, the organisation added. Italy came behind Belgium, which has a tax wedge of 55.3%, Austria with 49.5% and Germany with 49.4%.