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Circulating by Subscription to English speaking readers all over the Var ––– All the Var News & Events “However there remains confusion, and the “draconian” 30 year policy dissuaded “Unfortunately the relaxation of the rules further clarification is required for those a number of his clients from selling their on capital gains tax on houses in France who do not pay UK tax on the income second homes. probably will not help most UK residents within their personal allowance, as this “Not only is this tax imposed on French as they will still have to pay UK CGT on could still attract a French charge. property, but it also applies to properties any gain in value realised upon resale of “British expatriates need to report income in the UK owned by expats. One of my their French property," he said. to the French authorities but would be clients was facing a bill of over €83,000 well advised to check whether tax is (£70,000) on a flat she has owned in payable in France with a local adviser or Devon for the past 25 years. You can with the local French tax office who have imagine her relief on hearing of the been made aware of these recent proposed changes,” he said. developments." Lindsay Kinnealy, head of international property at UK-based Pannone Solicitors (www.pannone.com ), said many Britons with homes in France will welcome Hollande’s initiative. “The move represents a tremendous potential benefit to individuals who might have owned second homes in And don’t miss the Maurice de Vlaminck France for some years but been looking to Exhibition at the Annonciade Museum, sell, either because they had become too St. Tropez – it’s absolutely stunning! French U-turn on tax old to visit regularly or because their children were not interested in taking grab spells good news them on,” she said. for second home owning “It could also have a considerable effect expats on when people inclined to dispose of such property actually sell up. Previously, The French government has relaxed they may have lost out because they did a draconian policy relating to capital not feel prepared or able to wait until 30 gains tax on second homes. years had passed in order to qualify for a Expats in France can breathe a sigh of full CGT exemption. Some might have relief after the French government backed reluctantly accepted having to pay the down on its tax grab on second homes. tax, and the impact which it would have From September 1, those owning a second LE GRAND ATELIER DU on any profit. MIDI home in the country for more than 22 “Even though they will still only be years will have complete exemption from eligible after 22 years, that represents a DE CEZANNE A MATISSE capital gains tax (CGT). significantly shorter period of time than ––– Granet Museum, Aix en The previous French government before, and makes the value of hanging Provence doubled the amount of time before onto their French property far greater.” VAN GOGH A BONNARD, second home owners could claim Kinnealy added that a revived French BBBeBeeeauxaux Art Museum, exemption, raising the bar from 15 to 30 government proposal for a one-off 20 per Marseille years in February 2012. cent CGT discount for sales of second Two Art exhibitions not to be missed. However, amid concerns that the policy homes completed in 2014 - regardless of slowed down the property market, how long they have been owned - would current French President François provide a further fillip if approved. VAR VILLAGE VOICE Hollande said extending the time frame However, tax expert Howard Bilton, All Copyright Reserved 2013 had been a mistake. It has now been chairman of the Sovereign Group Anita Rieu-Sicart reduced to 22 years from September (www.sovereigngroup.com ), cautioned onwards. that expats are unlikely to escape the UK Graham Keysell of Paris-based Spectrum taxman. IFA Group ( www.spectrum-ifa.com ) said 11 August 2013 Calendar - Yearly Subscription rates: ONLY 20€ -- Internet 40€ French address/ 52€ euros European address 1142 route des Miquelets, 83510 Lorgues. Tel: 04 94 04 49 60 mail: [email protected] Web: www.varvillagevoice.com