Reimbursement of French social charge.

[Philip]

I sold a French property in October 2012 and I have recently

been made aware that the social charge of over 5000 Euros

is actually illegal and that I should put in a claim to be reimbursed.

However I would have to mount a legal challenge as the tax

authorities implemented a cut off date being December 31st

the year following completion date for any claims to be considered.

My question is do you know of anyone in a similar position and

how are they going about their claim?

Many thanks for any help.

Philip

[parsnips]

[quote user="Philip"]

I sold a French property in October 2012 and I have recently

been made aware that the social charge of over 5000 Euros

is actually illegal and that I should put in a claim to be reimbursed.

However I would have to mount a legal challenge as the tax

authorities implemented a cut off date being December 31st

the year following completion date for any claims to be considered.

My question is do you know of anyone in a similar position and

how are they going about their claim?

Many thanks for any help.

Hi,

   See this article , in particular the last para.:

http://www.leparticulier.fr/jcms/p1_1580002/pas-de-csg-pour-les-non-residents-qui-payent-des-contributions-sociales-a-l-etranger

Philip

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[emu]

Hi

I am in a similar situation having sold a property in 2013, I have been looking on the internet and forums for help and have found a template of a letter to send to the Centre des Impots for non residents.  You also need to include a copy of the bill that shows how much you paid in tax.

hope this helps

www.rivierareporter.com/doing-it-in-france/846-victory-for-second-home-owners

Linda

[JohnFB]

My brother was in a similar situation and reclaimed social charges on a property disposal gain under the terms of the french/swiss tax treaty. He took it all the way thro the courts and won as have manyy swiss, The court ordered the fisc to repay him the charges. Two years later he is still waiting, At each contact they assure they will pay. If the tax authorities do not obey the law, why should anyone else. Cheat as they cheat methinks.

JFB