Explained: How are foreign pensions taxed in France?


by @thelocalfrance

@thelocalfrance— Deciphering whether or not you will owe French tax on your foreign-based pension can be very confusing. The Local has spoken with experts and consulted tax treaties for the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia to give an overview of how you might be affected.

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Kiplinger—If You Have a Pension, Smart Tax Planning Should Start Now. Adding pension income to Social Security benefits and income from required minimum distributions could see you facing a tax torpedo and higher Medicare costs.

Yahoo News UK—France kicks off May Day rallies a year after pensions backlash. France's two main trade unions on Wednesday were once again united for May Day parades that returned to their traditional more festive tone...