Where best to pay income tax

General Discussion
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I would be interested to learn of anyone's views on where best to pay my income tax.


A few facts - I receive a UK based police pension which is taxed at source, then I have the remainder converted and paid directly into my French account.


I am a single father with two dependant teenaged children, permanently resident in France and having French nationality.


The UK do not take into account my personal circumstances, whereas the French would, so I believe I would be better off if my tax was deducted here.


I do have the right to make this change, but need to know more about the implications, maybe from someone in a similar position or maybe by recommending a local accountant I could see for professional advice.


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Thanks Lindsay, but since 2011, if one is a permanent resident in France and is a French National, as am I, then one can opt for taxation in France. I've just got to decide which system offers me the better deal.

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Hi Martin
As far as I know with regards to your police pension, it has to be taxed in the UK, as it is regarded as a government pension.
You have to inform the French tax people that you have it and pay the tax in the UK.
Kind regards
Lindsay

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Thanks anyway Christine. At the moment I'm just sounding this out and of course if I do feel it will be cost effective for me, I would get set up with a French accountant before taking the plunge.

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Hi Martin. I'm sorry - but Nicholas say's he wouldn't want to give you the wrong advise... so suggests you take advice from from someone who lives there.

Cheers

Christine

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Hi Martin

My husband is an accountant - I'll ask him and get back to you asap. Cheers Christine