How to update isee for single allowance.
The ISEE, or the Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator, is a document that certifies the economic situation of a family or an individual. It is a fundamental tool for accessing numerous services and benefits, including the unique allowance, the new economic support introduced by the Italian government.
However, it is important to always keep your ISEE up to date in order to benefit from the right advantages. In this article we will see how to update your ISEE to correctly request the unique allowance without risking losing your rights.
In this guide, we will explain step by step how to update your ISEE and what documents are needed to do so. In addition, we will provide some useful tips to avoid common mistakes that could compromise the request for the unique allowance.
- We will see what the ISEE is and why it is important to always keep it up to date;
- We will explain how to update your ISEE;
- We will indicate which documents are necessary to carry out the update;
- We will give you some useful tips to avoid common errors in requesting the unique allowance.
What is the ISEE and why is it important to update it
The Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator (ISEE) is an indicator that measures the economic situation of a family or an individual. It is used to determine the amount of tax and social benefits one is entitled to, such as scholarships, rent contributions, family allowances, and the unique allowance.
The calculation of the ISEE takes into account income, movable and immovable assets, and the composition of the family unit. In practice, the lower the value of the ISEE, the greater the possibility of obtaining economic benefits.
It is important to regularly update your ISEE because a person's or family's economic situation can change over time. For example, if one of the members of the family unit starts working or if a new property is purchased, the value of the ISEE could increase and this could result in the loss of tax and social benefits previously obtained.
In addition, there are some cases where it is mandatory to update the ISEE. For example, if you request an annual rent contribution or if you intend to apply for the unique allowance, you need to have an updated ISEE at the time of application.
To update your ISEE, you need to submit a new DSU (Single Substitute Declaration) to the competent CAF or INPS. It is important to keep in mind that the new ISEE will be valid only from the date of submission of the DSU.
- To summarize, the ISEE is an indicator that measures a person's or family's economic situation and determines tax and social benefits to which one is entitled.
- Regularly updating your ISEE is important to avoid losing previously obtained benefits and to access more recent benefits.
How to check if your ISEE needs to be updated
To find out if your ISEE needs to be updated, you need to follow these simple steps:
- Step 1: Go to the INPS website and select "Services for citizens" from the main menu.
- Step 2: Choose "ISEE" from the drop-down menu in the "Benefits and services" section.
- Step 3: Enter your personal data (fiscal code, name, and surname) in the appropriate fields.
- Step 4: Click on the "Search" button to view the list of benefits you are entitled to with your current ISEE.
- Step 5: Check if the "single allowance" is among the listed benefits. If so, check the validity date of your ISEE.
- Step 6: If the validity date has expired or is about to expire, you must update your ISEE to continue receiving the single allowance.
Remember that ISEE is valid for one year and must always be updated by the end of each calendar year. Otherwise, you risk losing the benefits you were entitled to.
In addition, if your economic situation has changed during the year (for example, you have lost your job or had a salary increase), you should check if your ISEE still reflects your current situation and update it if necessary.
What documents are needed to update the ISEE
To update the ISEE, it is necessary to submit some documents that certify the economic and patrimonial situation of the family unit. In particular, the required documents depend on the type of variation to be made.
Ordinary ISEE update
To update the ordinary ISEE, the following documents are required:
- Fiscal code and identity document of the members of the family unit;
- CUD (Unique Certificate of Employment) or unique model for self-employed workers;
- Income statement for the previous year or RED model (Different Erarial Incomes);
- Certificates of exemption from university fees (if any);
- Copies of rental contracts or real estate properties;
- Copies of bills related to domestic services (electricity, gas, water).
Current ISEE update
To update the current ISEE, i.e. in case of significant variations in the economic and patrimonial situation of the family unit compared to the previous year, the following documents are required:
- Fiscal code and identity document of the members of the family unit;
- CUD or unique model for self-employed workers relating to the current year;
- Documentation proving the variations in the economic and patrimonial situation compared to the previous year (for example, documents related to new incomes or pensions, purchase of real estate or movable property, loss of work).
It is important to remember that all presented documents must be original or authenticated copies. In case of incomplete or incorrect documentation, the update of the ISEE may be rejected.
How to update the ISEE online or through CAF
Updating the ISEE can be a complicated process if you don't know where to start. Fortunately, there are two main ways to do it: online or through the CAF.
Updating the ISEE online
To update the ISEE online, you need to have an account on the INPS website and follow these steps:
- Access the INPS website and select "Servizi Online" from the menu at the top left;
- Enter your login credentials (username and password) and access your reserved area;
- In the dropdown menu "Prestazioni e Servizi", select "Isee - Indicatore situazione economica equivalente";
- Click on "Richiesta ISEE/DSU";
- Enter the requested data and proceed with the update request.
Please note that to update the ISEE online, you need to have a valid digital signature.
Updating the ISEE through CAF
The other way to update the ISEE is to contact a Centro di Assistenza Fiscale (CAF). This option is particularly useful for those who are not familiar with using online services or who prefer to speak with an expert in person.
To update the ISEE through CAF, you need to follow these steps:
- Find a CAF near your home;
- Make an appointment;
- Bring all the necessary documents for updating the ISEE;
- Provide the CAF consultant with all the requested information and wait for the end of the procedure.
Please note that the cost of updating the ISEE through CAF may vary depending on the chosen structure.
In general, both updating the ISEE online and through CAF are valid and convenient options. The choice depends on personal needs and familiarity with using online services.
When is it possible to update the ISEE for the unique allowance
To obtain the unique allowance, it is necessary to present an updated ISEE. But when is it possible to make this update?
First of all, it should be noted that the ISEE has an annual validity and is issued from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Therefore, if you want to apply for the unique allowance for 2021, you must have a valid ISEE for the entire current year.
However, there are some situations in which it is possible to make an ISEE update even after having already presented it:
- Change in economic or family conditions: if significant changes occur during the year in the economic or family situation of the household, such as job loss or birth of a child, it is possible to request an update of the ISEE;
- Error in declared data: if errors are discovered in the completion of the ISEE forms, it is possible to request a rectification and therefore an update of the data;
- Expiration of ISEE validity: if the ISEE used for the request of the unique allowance expires during the reference calendar year, it will be necessary to present a new updated ISEE to continue receiving the allowance.
It is important to emphasize that, in any case, updating the ISEE must be requested promptly. In fact, if you exceed the deadline for submitting a valid ISEE for the current year, it will not be possible to obtain the unique allowance until the following year.
Conclusions
After reading this article, we hope you have gained a greater understanding of how to update your ISEE to request the unique allowance. Always remember to provide accurate and up-to-date information at the time of application submission, in order to avoid delays or issues with your request.
In addition, keep in mind that the process of updating your ISEE may take some time, so we recommend that you start working on your application as soon as possible to avoid any delays in obtaining the unique allowance.
If you still have doubts or questions about the process of updating your ISEE to request the unique allowance, do not hesitate to contact social services in your municipality or seek advice from an expert professional in this field.
- Always remember to provide accurate and up-to-date information at the time of application submission;
- Start working on your application as soon as possible to avoid any delays in obtaining the unique allowance;
- Contact social services in your municipality or an expert professional if you still have doubts or questions about the process of updating your ISEE to request the unique allowance.

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