Overview

• Carmen and Robert Geiss are appealing a French court's decision to auction their luxury hotel, 'Maison Prestige Roberto Geissini,' over €7 million in alleged tax debts.
• The tax dispute stems from missed requirements tied to tax advantages on property sales after the Geissens failed to sell the property within five years of purchase in 2008.
• A court in Draguignan approved the forced auction, scheduled for April 25, 2025, with a starting bid of €1.5 million, though the family hopes to prevent the sale.
• The Geissens argue that French tax authorities dismissed their documented attempts to sell the property within the required timeframe, leading to penalties and interest.
• Known for their wealth from the sale of their sportswear company 'Uncle Sam' and their reality TV show, the Geissens claim the tax demands are excessive and remain optimistic about resolving the dispute.