It's income tax time again! This year paper returns can be filed from the 9th April through to the 20th May, and internet returns from the 16th April to the 27th May midnight. Non-résidents must have filed their return (paper or internet) by the 16th June.  The tax...

If you don't pay monthly towards your income tax, then you have probably received a tax demand through the post.  Basically the French government is making people pay their 2014 income tax in three installements.  They are basing the calculations on the 2013 income...

All you ever wanted to know about the "code gestion" on your CPAM attestations, but never dared to ask....... This year, more foreign residents than ever are finding themselves paying Prélèvements Sociaux.  These are basically social contributions that you pay on...

Check out the latest addition to my clients' Properties For Sale page.  A very attractive house in Bize Minervois, in the village, right on the river.  Plenty of space, and in very good condition.  For those who don't know Bize, it's a most picturesque village with...

There has been a lot of buzz about the proposed European Inheritance Certificate.  This is a recent regulation adopted by Europe to enable a person to choose the law under which any property they own is dealt with upon their death. Adopted in June 2012, the regulation...

Just to let everyone know that I now have a face book page.  You can find me at Rachel  Thomas-Bonnet.  I'll post information about new laws and regulations affecting expats and basically anything that I think is of use to English speakers with an interest in France....

    Well Christmas was yesterday and today is.....2013. Remember, there are no problems...only solutions.  It's just that some solutions take longer to work than others!        ...