CSG dispute : form required?

[allanb]

I've received an assessment notice for prélèvements sociaux in which the CSG at 6.6% has been applied to my UK state retirement pension.  I think this is wrong, and I understand that I'm not the only one with this problem.

I'm mentally prepared to go and argue with the tax office, but it has been suggested that a form S1 may be needed in this situation as evidence of my UK entitlement.  I don't think I've ever received form S1.  I can remember receiving some copies of form E121, which I believe was the predecessor of S1, but I can't find them now.  If I can't produce the form, does anyone know whether the possession of a carte vitale is likely to be good enough?

 

[NormanH]

I believe Newcastle will send you an up to date  copy of an S1 if you phone them

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/international/further-help-and-advice/addresses-for-enquiries-about-contributions/

The carte vitale won't show that it is the UK who pay for your health care, so you need to show the S1

[CeeJay]

Norman

With respect, I had a similar situation last year, in that the tax office asked me for my carte vitale number in order for them to check with CPAM that I had in fact been issued with an S1, thereby not paying social charges.

[NormanH]

That would obviously be a better solution for the OP. Thanks for the info Cee Jay.

[allanb]

It seems that I have a choice: a quick solution, and a backup solution in case the quick one doesn't work.  Perfect.  Thanks to you both.