Philip

Eurotrash - Yes, I agree, My income was very low last year but you 're right i may get stung for social charges. I've actually just been offered a job here (French contract) so maybe I'll wait till next year and do it as a French worker. Save me the hassle. But thanks for your advice.

Eurotrash - You had some valid points I agree and thank you. You're right, it may be a waste of time. Although they told me that because I won't be taxed on my income (it's too low) there's no harm in doing it. If, that is, I want to remain in France. I will make a decision. regards

Minnie, I don't think that's the case, I've lived abroad on and off for nearly 20 years, and have returned to the UK to work and live. The only thing they stop you doing is getting benefits etc for three months. I'm a UK citizen so I can return any time, surely....

Thank you for your advice and comments. However, I'm doing a tax return because I was told I had to by the prefecture in Montauban when I had my carte de sejour interview - which I didn't get. I intend to remain in France and find work either as self employed or employed, so this is the process I'm doing. If i choose to go back to the UK at some point to live (highly unlikely) I'll come to that bridge when I cross it. However, the original question was what are boxes 6,7,8 for on the 4047 tax return. I have no pensions, investment, shares etc.... Thank you

Thanks for the advice BritinBretagne. I might invest the 12.5 euros if the tax office can't clear it up. Naturally it's closed today. My situation is quite simple, so I don't think it'll be a huge amount of stress. Philip

I worked in uk 2017 from oct to dec. But the rest of the year I was in France so I need to declare this before brexit to ensure I have some record of my existence. I'm not a home owner or rental. I stay with a friend here and do 'odd jobs'. But I want to get official - it's a bit tricky. Although I do have a french bank account which is one thing.

Great. Box 7 under 'autres revenus' I imagine. But yes i'll visit the tax office tomorrow - worth a trip to get it right.

Thanks for that. Yes I plan to earn my living here as my job is teaching English language. However, with no investments, pensions, incoming rent, I assumed the form would be 'relativity' simple. I think it is except for those parts 6,7, 8. In 2017 I earned about 10 grand and that's it. As a result I paid no tax in UK. I'll go to the tax office tomorrow and enquire, but I was hoping to be 'armed with info' before I go. So any more information is useful. regards Philip

Can any one help me. It's my first tax declaration and I don't understand what to put in sections 6,7,8 of the 2047 form. I've recently moved here and my income from 2017 was earnt in the UK. I have no investment, pensions whatsoever. Is filling out section 6, 7, 8 necessary. In fact I don't even understand it, I speak/read good French but it seems like jargon. Help! In advance