Large bills were received yesterday by several friends from the CPAM supposedly for social charges. The bills range from 1,000 euros to 4,000 euros. As we understand it if you are a pensioner these amounts are NOT payable. It is important to lodge an official appeal as soon as possible and consult an expert. More on this story to follow.
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Go to the Connexion newspaper site and search " tax queries answered" and you will find the relevant information. Here is part I have copied.
The European Court found that France's social charges were the equivalent to National Insurance and that it was incorrect to levy social charges on income which was being paid by a taxpayer due to social charges having been paid by them during their working life.
Do not panic everyone and no need to go back to England
