Overview

• The Council of Mandatory Levies, linked to the French Court of Auditors, recommends eliminating tax advantages for the wealthiest retirees.
• Current tax exemptions, including a 10% pension deduction, disproportionately benefit the top 10% income bracket.
• The report argues that fiscal equality is crucial for public acceptance of necessary economic measures.
• Proposed changes aim to shift tax benefits to middle-income families by adjusting the family quotient and other mechanisms.
• The recommendations could potentially increase state revenue by up to 1.7 billion euros, benefiting middle-income households.