Archived Newsletter Issue 92 : Wednesday 01 December 2010
President Sarkozy has announced he proposes to abolish the wealth tax.
Such a reform would have important implications for all taxpayers.
By cloaking the abolition of the tax in a wider reform of the taxation of wealth President Sarkozy is hoping to make it appear equitable and fiscally neutral.
We think he will have difficulty in making it stick, so we will be following events with interest over the coming months.
David Yeates [email protected]
French Wealth Tax to be Abolished?
The present exemption of the principal residence from capital gains tax could well be a casualty in the planned abolition of wealth tax.
01 Dec 2010
Best Christmas Markets in France 2010
The ambiance of Christmas in France can probably be best experienced by a visit to a marché de noel.
01 Dec 2010
Paris Apartment Prices on Fire
The price of apartments in Paris is set to increase by an average of at least 15% this year, according to the French notaires.
01 Dec 2010
Divorce in France and Capital Gains Tax
Couples facing divorce also sometimes face the uncertainty of whether they will be liable for capital gains tax on the sale of the former marital home.
01 Dec 2010
Electricity in Your French Home
At last, a decent guide in English to the rules and techniques of electricity in your French home.
01 Dec 2010
Social Charges and Your Retirement Pension
Many of you still seem to be incorrectly paying social charges on your retirement pension.
01 Dec 2010
Tax Options for Landlords of Furnished Lettings
There are various tax options available to landlords of furnished lettings, says Virginie Deflassieux of PKF (Guernsey) Limited.
01 Dec 2010
Parcel Delivery in France
Whether late delivery, lost parcel or damaged goods, what can you do if you have a parcel delivery problem in France?*
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