Archived Newsletter Issue 95 : Tuesday 01 February 2011
We lead in this issue with the news that pension lump sums will now be liable to income tax.
It is all part of the squeeze on tax reliefs and exemptions being carried out by the French government.
However, not all pensions are affected and the rate of taxation is fairly modest, particularly if you are on an existing low tax rate.
We can only be grateful for small mercies.
David Yeates [email protected]
Tax Raid on Pension Lump Sums
Lump sums paid on retirement to expats living in France are now liable to French income tax.
01 Feb 2011
Improved Internet Services for Rural Areas
France has launched a new satellite which will shortly open up high broadband speeds for many households in rural areas of the country.
01 Feb 2011
Property Picks Winter 2011
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
01 Feb 2011
Smoke Detectors Obligatory from 2015
The installation of smoke detectors is to be obligatory in all homes from 2015.
01 Feb 2011
Agricultural Incomes in France
How much does a French farmer earn? Well, it all depends, but for many over the past decade real incomes have declined.
01 Feb 2011
Foreign Bank Accounts Must be Declared
The obligation to declare foreign bank accounts is not contrary to EU law, a French court has ruled.
01 Feb 2011
Cost of New Homes to Rise by up to 20%
The introduction of new energy efficiency standards will increase the cost of house construction by up to 20% say experts.
01 Feb 2011
Physicians Say Heal Thyself
The battle to control health costs must start with giving greater consideration to the pertinence of medical acts themselves, say French hospital chiefs.
01 Feb 2011
Top 20 Growth Towns and Cities
The population growth of some towns in France over the past 30 years has been quite spectacular.
01 Feb 2011
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