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Why does France pay some tax credits and reductions in two stages instead of waiting quietly until the final return is done?
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People are often startled when France pays an advance on certain tax advantages in January and then adjusts the rest later. Please explain why that system exists and why taxpayers should not confuse the advance with the final entitlement.
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