By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks 1st December 2015 Social charges in France are effectively a second form of income tax. Following a ruling by the European Court of Justice that some social…
As always, the French parliament was very busy during December with its annual round of tax changes, although compared to previous years, there are only a small number of personal tax changes. The income tax…
Smoke Alarms in France compulsory from March 2015 Do watch out for the latest scam in which crooks are using this new initiative to get into your home. THERE WILL BE NO SMOKE…
How Does It Affect You? By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks The December UK Autumn Statement included a few announcements which may affect expatriates, depending on your circumstances. Personal Tax The personal allowance will increase…
The French Tax System can often appear to be a minefine of confusing, conflicting information. Patrice Perrin, (English speaking accountant) has kindly tried to explain the financial “ins and outs” of renting out both furnished…
ONLINE TELEVISION VIEWING By Allan Wallis LOOK OUT FOR ALLAN’S LATEST ARTICLE IN THE WINTER 2014 P-O LIFE, LOOKING AT THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF WATCHING UK TV TODAY. Introduction On-line television…
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back Sunday October 26th 2014 Clocks go back one hour (during the night of Saturday/Sunday morning) Mornings will be lighter but it will grow dark earlier.…
Income From Property In France by Patrice Perrin 1 – Unfurnished lettings “Revenus fonciers” 1-1 : Régime réel It applies for flats that have a minimum of furniture and that are rented to long term…
French Tax Reform News By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks It is that time of the year when we begin to hear details about the next Finance Bill. It was presented to the government on…
Succession law, Brussels IV, succession tax… and your heirs One of the topics covered at the Blevins Franks “Removing the Myths” September seminars. By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks Under UK law you are generally…