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Millions in France will see tax authorities take funds from their accounts next week
Income tax payments are taken via direct debit
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Dozens more local bank branches set to close across France
Around 60 to 90 LCL French branches will shut down gradually, the bank confirmed
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French notaires want to reduce taxation on family gifts
The aim is to encourage earlier transfers of wealth between generations
1c and 2c coins may go in France
France is considering phasing out one and two centime coins in coming years; a suggestion to EU states from the European Commission.
The plan, raised by new commission president Ursula von der Leyen, was put forward to cut bureaucracy and save money.
Prices would have to be rounded up to the nearest five centimes when making purchases by cash.
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