Before the "Allô taxes" day on Europe 1, Wednesday, the president of the Superior Council of the Order of chartered accountants Charles-René Tandé made a point Tuesday evening on the subtleties of the 2020 income tax return.

INTERVIEW

The deadline is approaching: French households will have to fill out their tax return in the coming days, before Thursday for some of them. To help taxpayers see more clearly in this sometimes difficult and often a little stressful moment, Europe 1 is mobilizing with a special day "tax return", Wednesday. To unravel the true from the false, Charles-René Tandé, president of the Superior Council of the Order of Chartered Accountants was the guest of Nathalie Lévy, Tuesday evening.

What must be done to complete the correction of his declaration?

"Many have nothing more to do, once the income is known. This year, the French do not have to worry about the paper declaration, unless there is a change in their personal situation, or new income. The amount of the withholding tax has been integrated. Please note, if you have made donations, the tax authorities cannot know. You must go to impots.gouv.fr and indicate the amount Everything must be done online. The paper declaration is useful under certain conditions. "

When is the cut-off date?

"The deadline is June 4, June 8 and June 11," according to the departments. "Given the coronavirus, when you have independent income (agricultural, commercial, etc.), you have until June 30." There are actually three zones. 1st zone:  June 4, 2020 for departments n ° 01 to 19 as well as taxpayers not resident in France; 2nd zone:  June 8, 2020 for departments n ° 20 to 54 (including the two departments of Corsica); 3rd zone:June 11, 2020 for departments 55 to 974/976.

Why June 30 and not after? "To respect the processing time in July and allow tax notices in August, and allow the French to have the necessary information for all aid and allowances."

What about partial unemployment?

"On partial unemployment, wages are also declared. Wages have been established, it will not affect the employee. It will be declared by the employer."

In view of the crisis, can income tax be lowered for individuals?

"It is not planned, because it does not concern employees but companies. Wages have been paid and therefore income tax will be due."

With a drop in income of more than 10%, can you adjust your rate?

"Yes, this is the general rule. If you are certain of a drop in income, you can adjust the rate on the site impots.gouv.fr. You have to calculate well, because if there is no drop in income, you’ll have a monetary penalty. So be careful. "

Should we declare the abolition of household help?

"Yes, the aid for tax credits must be declared. Otherwise, the tax will be increased."

How can the state make up for the shortfall?

"These are colossal amounts, it will take a long time, with spreading measures. Many French people fear new taxes. We will apply the texts voted by Parliament. Already, less than half of the French are paying tax on income. When you have a reduced base, if you put a high rate, there is a saturation. "