What to do if tax bill is wrong
The avis d’imposition outlines your calculated tax bill for the year and the instalments for payment
EVERY taxpayer in France should have received an assessment by now, based on the 2009 income tax return filed earlier in the year.
The avis d’imposition outlines your calculated tax bill for the year and the instalments for payment.
If you think the tax office has made a mistake in the calculation – or the figures used do not correspond with the ones you supplied – you should inform them as soon as possible, by letter, phone, email or in person, using the details at the top of the form.
Explain exactly where you think the calculation is wrong and provide justifying documents (your original tax return or payslips).
Remember also to include your name, address and reference numbers. You will be informed of the tax office’s decision by letter. If your complaint is upheld, you will be refunded any overpaid tax or the forthcoming installments will be adjusted accordingly.
If the authorities find the first calculation was correct, you will have to pay the tax bill plus an additional 10 per cent penalty.
If the calculation is incorrect because you supplied the wrong figures, you should inform your tax office immediately and a new avis d’imposition will be sent out indicating the new amount to pay.
Leaving it too late means you risk paying interest on any extra unpaid tax.
