Sarahd Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hello everyone.Our 20 year gas fired combination boiler has finally given up the ghost and we are now looking for a good value modern replacement, probably sourced from Brico-Depot. The engineer who called told me that provided this is our principal residence then we should qualify for a 25% credit against the cost of the new boiler. Good news is that yes this is our principal residence so hopefully we can obtain this reduction courtesy of the local Impot office.We are on a very tight budget so this will greatly help us.Can someone who has done this before please guide me on exactly how I go about obtaining this tax credit? Presumably I have to pay up front for the full cost and then with receipts and the plumber's bill I can go to the local tax office and get the 25% reimbursed? My only thought is that I do not work or pay income tax in France as my husband works & receives a salary in the U.K. and remains a U.K. resident. I am hoping this will not affect my eligibility for this credit.Many thanks in advance for people's guidance on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'm afraid that you have to pay tax in France to receive a French tax credit. The following years tax bill will be reduced by the appropriate amount. (Tax, not social charges). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesLauriers Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 If you live here - you MUST complete a tax return and that will give you your refund. If you and your husband are not seperated then he must declare his income and UK tax paid on the same return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahd Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 We have done all of that and the French tax authorities are fully aware of our position. Because my husband remains a full time resident in the U.K. we have been told by the French authorities that no income tax is payable on the amount he sends over to me each month for house keeping costs etc. Both the French & U.K. tax authorities are fully informed about this and are perfectly happy about the situation.I have been told by the French authorities that because I do not work in France and do not receive a direct income in France I do not have to pay any income tax in France. This certainly seems perfectly sensible & fair & reasonable to me. I have completed tax returns on this basis in France and everyone is perfectly happy with this.I do, however, pay habitation and fonciere tax in France. I think I may have answered my own question here and as I pay no French income I probably won't be getting any sort of credit or tax refund. Is the credit definitely only reimburseable through an offset in income tax? Thanks again for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 If you don't pay tax, you will get your refund by cheque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahd Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Thanks very much for your reply BJSLIV - that's good news for us!Presumably once the boiler is installed I should contact the local Centre D'Impots office and provide copies of my plumber's invoice and also the purchase receipt for the boiler and make my application for the credit? Hopefully they will then process my application and post me the cheque for the credit.Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianpmills Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 You apply for the refund via your tax return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Avery Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Its not good news at all Sarah because BJ is wrong[:^)] As Nick says you have to complete an income tax return in order to get this tax credit, do you really think that they hand cheques to any Tom, Dick and Andre that walks in off the street? Well perhaps in Provence they do but they are a funny lot aren't they[:)]As Les L has stated if you live here you should have completed a tax return even if you have no income, I don't know your circumstances and I apologise if you have registered for health care here, but if you haven't, be aware that the impots and health systems are linked, so if you have not completed a tax return before, you may be opening up a can of worms that you may wish you hadn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 "BJ is wrong"But she says that she has been completing tax returns which had proved that she had nil tax to pay. As far as social contributions are concerned , that too will be covered from her husbands contributions in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahd Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Thanks again BJ. Well as I have a full set of French tax returns which I can produce I feel I have nothing to hide and nothing to lose![A]I will make an application via my tax return if need be and see how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 We are currently checking on this having just had a wood burner installed, which qualifies for a tax credit. My understanding is that for a tax credit of this sort the equipment has to be supplied and installed by the same "professional/enterprise". The tax magazine VO, on sale at the moment, gives detailed information and appears to specifically exclude equipment purchased by the (tax) contribuable even if installed by an enterprise.para 558 - Ainsi, les equipements, materiaux et appereils acquis directement par le contrbuable ne donnent pas droit a cet avantage , meme si leur pose ou leur installation est effectuee par une enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 the equipment has to be supplied and installed by the same "professional/enterpriseThats correct, it operates in a similar way to the low rate VAT ie you cannot DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 the equipment has to be supplied and installed by the same "professional/enterpriseQuite right! It operates in a similar way to the low rate VAT ie you cannot DIY or even BIY and then get someone to fit it.It partly negates the advantage of the tax saving as it means you will probably have to pay list price for professional quality goods rather than discounted products from a "shed". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Avery Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Sorry BJ I was posting off the info in the first post from Sarah which does not mention a tax return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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