Obtain a Partial or Total Remission of your Taxes with Article L.247 of the LPF.

Very few taxpayers are aware of this right.

With article L.247 of the Book of Tax Procedure (LPF), you can benefit from tax discounts free of charge.

It is not automatic, you have to request it. But it's worth a try, because it works.

1. Benefit from a tax rebate

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Benefiting from a tax rebate is a right, and it is article L.247 which states it.

If this article does not mean anything to you, we will try to find out together so that you are among the beneficiaries.

This article mainly stipulates that it is possible to obtain, from the tax administration, total or partial discounts (also called free recourse) on your direct taxes free of charge under 2 conditions: make the request and demonstrate the need.

2. Make the request

And that's it all interest of our trick is that it is necessary just be aware of this possibility to take advantage of it and make the request.

And as you read us, now you know it!

3. Succeed in demonstrating the need

Clearly, you have to succeed in demonstrating that you are in incapacity to pay your taxes (even temporarily).

Of course, you will need to collect the correct supporting documents.

But with a little patience, it is possible to prove in a certified way that, out of embarrassment or indigence (in other words because of a big drain), paying your taxes would only put you in an even more difficult situation.

4. In which cases?

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It must be an event that you undergo, which was not foreseen in your budget and which makes it impossible for you to pay your taxes.

We can group the different cases into 3 main categories:

1. An exceptional situation

It could be dismissal, long-term unemployment, death of a spouse, divorce, disability, etc.

2. An unusual event

For example, a serious illness which causes great costs, the birth of a child, an accident, etc.

3. A big imbalance between your debt with the tax authorities and your household income.

The causes of this financial imbalance can be, for example, a fiscal adjustment or over-indebtedness.

5. How to apply?

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If you think you are in a situation of embarrassment as described above, you must send a mail to your tax center (preferably with acknowledgment of receipt).

And yes, unfortunately there is no specific form to fill out, it would be too simple!

In the mail, try to be clear about why you are asking for a partial or full tax rebate.

And above all, don't forget to join all the documents available to the administration to fully understand your financial difficulties. This is certainly the most important.

If you need help writing the letter, you can help yourself from this site. He creates a standard letter from the information provided.

As we do not work in taxes, it is difficult for us to define what the precise acceptance conditions are and whether your file will be validated or not.

But, here are the defining criteria that we know:

- your heritage

- the resources of your household

- irreducible expenses: rent, electricity, gas, transport, food, health, etc.

- the total amount and the causes of your debts

- and of course the reasons why you spend more than what you earn

In all cases, try to be as convincing as possible from the Treasury.

6. For which taxes?

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The rebates are not made solely on income tax. You can also request a reduction of your audiovisual license, but also of the property tax and the housing tax.

That's not all. As indicated in article L.247 of the LPF, it also works for late payment penalties.

7. How many requests are authorized?

Here again, good news, since it is possible to request a tax exemption for each tax notice received. So that makes several requests per year.

Better still, it is possible to apply for a tax reduction for the 2 previous years. Even if you have already paid your taxes. Interesting as a info, isn't it?

8. How long for a response?

On average, the tax administration puts 2 months to respond. It can even be 4 months if your file contains a lot of documents to study.

If you do not have an answer after 4 months, your request was unsuccessful. Your tax center has no obligation to answer you.

Do you think the administration was wrong? You can always try to get in touch with an Defender of Rights, or the Administrative Court. In both cases, good luck, because you did not leave the hostel!

9. Does it really work?

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According to statistics from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, more thanataxpayer in 2 who asks for a remission of his fee obtains it.

To give you a more precise idea, in 2008, nearly a million requests and 65% of taxpayers received a positive review. The average amount of exemption is around € 1,000.

Are you in a complicated financial situation? Why not give it a try to find out if you are eligible for this right? And if you know of anyone who could possibly benefit from it, please share this article with them.

And if you've already made the request, let us know in the comments if it worked for you. In any case, good luck.

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