Hi Jo-Ann I am aware it is the time for tax returns. We have not yet had any forms to complete. It it our first return. I have therefore been doing some research and aside from the complexities of which boxes to complete on which forms!, I have some basic questions that that I cant seem to get clarity on. We bought our house in July and moved to France permanently from the 1st September 2016 after finishing work in the UK formally in August. My elderly mother moved here to live with us in October 2016. 1. Do we need to complete a return at all, as we have not been resident in France for six months before the end of the tax year on 31.12.16.? 2.. Assuming we have to, I understand its only our income from 1st September 16 to 31st December 2016 that we would include.? 3. Would my mother be included on our return as part of the 'taxable household' or would she have to complete her own form 2042 etc. Many thanks for your help as always.

Hi Jo-Ann Can you tell me how I can find out where my local tax office is please. Many thanks

Hi Jo-Ann I have set up as an ME to run a 1 bedroom B&B in my home. I have received a form for cotisation Fonciere Des Entreprises 2017 - Declaration Initiale No.1447-c-k (novembre 2016). After much googling and translating I think that i am exempt from this tax as a chambre d'hotes, however, that aside, the form is very lengthy. Am is supposed to complete it all or is there a particular section I should be completing or bits that will apply to me only. I would be grateful for any help you could give. best wishes Anne

Going on the info provided by www.french-property.com: When it comes to completing your french tax return, it seems there are potentially many forms needing filling in for both Tom & I.. Form 2042 - Main form Form 2042CK - Complementary' income Form 2047 - Income from abroad Form 3916 - Declaration Accounts held abroad But it then also says : These forms will not apply to most retired expats ........ Neither do they apply to those who run a business. If Tom & I set up an auto-entrepreneur business does that mean we fill in less / different forms through the business instead? Also, whilst on the auto-entrepreneur topic, do we have to, or is there any benefit to setting up a business each? Thanks, Lucy (Tom's wife)

Found this piece of info on www.french-property.com: Under tax treaty agreements, income earned outside of France taxed in the country of origin should also get at least partial relief. Nevertheless, this foreign income will be added to your French income to form the base for calculating liability to income tax in France. The elimination of double taxation on income taxable in the United Kingdom (and many other countries) is made through a tax credit corresponding to the French tax that would have been paid. Accordingly, you may only get partial relief against income tax paid outside of France, although it will depend on your circumstances. My Question: I am trying to get my head around whether we pay tax twice & then get reimbursed? Having never had to deal with tax credits in the uk let alone abroad I am unsure how they works! Thanks, Lucy (Tom's wife)

AG2R La Mondiale keep sending me 'cotisation' requests, but I am an auto entrepreneur. Who are they, and do I owe them the money they are asking for? Thanks

Hi.My parents are in the UK, and are approaching retirement age so are 'getting their estate in order'. They want to start using their annual cash gift allowance, which I think is about £3,000 a year. Do I have to tell anyone here in France, where I pay tax, about the cash gift, and will there be anything to pay on it here? Thanks in advance for your help.

Hello, This is our first year in France - what do we have to do for personal taxation, tax d'habitation and tax foncier? Many thanks, Rachel Halliwell

Hi Jo, This is our first tax year here, but we haven't received anything yet. Is there anything we should be doing to get hold of this - we thought we should be sent it through the post. Many Thanks, Rachel Halliwell.