Rhys Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 My 23 year old son has lived with me in France for a couple of years. He helps with renovating my place. He does not work in the French economy or claim any social benefits. I have tried to claim a 0.5 child tax allowance for him but the Tax Office tell me that it only applies to sons/daughters aged 18 to 25 who are students. This seems rather harsh, given that he is not a burden on the social system. Does anyone have any ideas that might help in appealing against this decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjlaws Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 If you are trying to get your son included in your household for tax purposes, then the tax office is correct. Article 6 of the Code général des impôts applies 3 Toute personne majeure âgée de moins de vingt et un ans, ou demoins de vingt-cinq ans lorsqu'elle poursuit ses études, ou, quel quesoit son âge, lorsqu'elle effectue son service militaire ou estatteinte d'une infirmité, peut opter, dans le délai de déclaration etsous réserve des dispositions de l'article 156 II 2°, dernier alinéa,entre : 1° L'imposition de ses revenus dans les conditions de droit commun; 2° Le rattachement au foyer fiscal dont elle faisait partieavant sa majorité, si le contribuable auquel elle se rattache acceptece rattachement et inclut dans son revenu imposable les revenus perçuspendant l'année entière par cette personne ; le rattachement peut êtredemandé à l'un ou à l'autre des parents lorsque ceux-ci sont imposésséparément.There's no appeal against that, it's the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 If he's going to help with renovations, could he not enrol on a government course and get a French qualification whilst he's here? Dunno, just asking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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