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Taxes
In France, the Tenant have to pay the household tax and the television licence.
Household tax
This annual tax is based on the area of the apartment, the district and also takes into account the income of the Tenant. It can amount to as much as one month's rent. This tax is owed wholly by the person who occupies the accommodation on the 1st January. Household tax is usually requested and payable in the last quarter of the year.
Television licence
This annual tax is due from the moment you own a television. It is a fixed price (123 € for 2011) and and the cost does not go up if you have more than one television set. It is sent with the household tax and included in the total amount.
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