trishg

I was aware that I needed to register with the French tax authorities but had problems finding out how to get into the French tax system. The income also has to be declared in UK although tax deducted in France will be allowable against UK tax bill. I have now found a UK accountant specialising in French tax affairs, and registered in France. They have sent very helpful booklet and I will be using them to sort out 1st year and to make sure I am registered with all I need to be. After that I am hoping to be able to cope alone as I have a lot of experience with keeping accounts. While you are getting it sorted out make sure you keep records and receipts for everything. It also helps to keep separate bank account(s) for dealing with lettings.

Just one plea - as editor will you be making sure both the magazine and the website remain as practical as they are now. I subscribe as it is the only magazine about France that I found that gives the information people need rather than just glossy photo's and aspirational ideas.