Some French Taxpayers to Be Charged Twice by Tax Office on October 26
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On Monday, October 26, some French taxpayers will notice two separate tax payments leaving their bank accounts on the same day.
The French tax authority, known as 'le fisc', regularly collects money from people through automatic withdrawals.
This time, two different tax deadlines fall on the same day, which means some people will be charged twice.
One of the taxes being collected is property tax, which is paid by people who own homes or land.
Taxpayers who pay other taxes, such as income tax, by instalments may also see a payment on this date.
Not every taxpayer will be affected. It depends on which taxes a person owes and how they pay them.
People who own property and also pay other taxes through direct debit are most likely to see two charges.
The tax authority has encouraged people to check their accounts in advance to avoid problems.
If someone does not have enough money in their account, the payment could fail, which sometimes leads to extra charges.
Experts suggest checking your tax calendar and bank balance before the end of October.
This situation is a reminder that tax deadlines can sometimes overlap, especially near the end of the year.
Taxpayers who are unsure if they are affected can check their personal tax account online or contact the tax office directly.
Vocabulary6 words
- tax authority
- the government office that collects taxes
- automatic withdrawal
- money taken from an account without a person doing it manually
- property tax
- a tax paid by people who own a house or land
- instalment
- a small regular payment instead of one big payment
- debit
- money taken out of a bank account
- tax calendar
- a schedule showing when taxes must be paid
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1. Two tax deadlines fall on the same day 2. People who pay property tax and other taxes by instalment 3. Check their bank balance
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On Monday, October 26, some French taxpayers will notice two separate tax _____ leaving their bank accounts on the same day.
The French tax _____, known as 'le fisc', regularly collects money from people.
This time, two different tax _____ fall on the same day.
One of the taxes being collected is _____ tax.
Taxpayers who pay other taxes by _____ may also see a payment on this date.
Not every _____ will be affected.
People who own property and pay other taxes through direct _____ are most likely to see two charges.
The tax authority has encouraged people to check their accounts in _____.
If someone does not have enough money, the payment could _____.
Experts suggest checking your tax _____ and bank balance before the end of October.
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