From May 1, the price of gas will undoubtedly increase, as will the flat-rate contribution to health costs. France Bleu summarizes everything that changes in May.
Increase in gas prices
This May 1st begins with bad news: the sales benchmark price gas increases by 1.4% including tax compared to the month of April. This indicator is published each month by the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) to guide consumers in their choice. A measure put in place since the end of the regulated gas sales pricewhich allows operators to freely set the prices they apply.
This price increase marks “is explained by a slight increase in wholesale market prices of natural gas”justifies the Energy Regulatory Commission on his website. Operators should therefore logically follow this indicator and increase their gas bills.
100 euros to use your personal training account
Access to personal training account (CPF) will be conditional on a fixed financial contribution from employees up to 100 euros, whatever the cost of training. Only job seekers and employees whose training is partially funded by the employer are not concerned. Although the implementing decree has not yet been published, the government has indicated that it wanted the measure to be implemented in May.
Two euros at the doctor
After the doubling of medical deductibles, which came into force at the end of Marchfrom May 15, 2024, the remaining cost for patients will increase from 1 to 2 euros, according to the decree of April 24, 2024. For each health-related expense, whether for a medical consultation, a biological analysis or a radiology examination, those with social insurance will therefore pay one euro more, up to a limit of 50 euros per year and per person.
The government specifies on the service-public.fr websitethat those under 18, pregnant women, beneficiaries of supplementary solidarity health and state medical aid, as well as war invalids, will be exempt.
No more bonus for pro contracts
In accordance with a decree published in the Official Journal on Sunday, hiring assistance for work-study students on professionalization contractsn is deleted as of May 1st to reduce public finances. Until the end of the year, the one-off aid of 6,000 euros will therefore be reserved for the recruitment of apprentices in initial training. This measurement is not “not a good idea”protested the confederation of SMEs.
MaPrimeRénov aid more accessible
MaPrimeRénov’, the bonus for energy renovation, softens. Good news for owners of accommodation classified F or G who want to embark on energy renovation work. From May 15 until January 1, 2025, it will no longer be necessary to provide an energy performance diagnosis (EPD) to access the gesture-based route aids.
THE single-action subsidies (a single renovation act on the accommodation) are also reinstated in Ma Prime Rénov’ (they were excluded since January 1). Owners of thermal strainers will therefore be able to count on the bonus again to carry out renovation work in their home, step by step, such as the attic, the roof or even the walls.
Finally, for those who are in the process of buying a home, a simple sales agreement will be enough to anticipate the request for assistance. On the other hand, they will have to provide a title deed to obtain payment of the premium.
Tax return deadlines
The 2023 income declaration campaign is open. To declare your income, you have until May 21, at midnight, if you do it by paper form. If you declare your income online, on the internet, here are the dates to keep in mind:
- for departments numbered from 01 to 19 as well as for taxpayers residing outside France, the deadline is Thursday May 23, 2024;
- for departments numbered from 20 to 54, including Corsica, the deadline is Thursday May 30, 2024;
- for departments numbered from 55 to 974/976, the deadline is Thursday June 6, 2024.
For the first time this year, the French can, for “simple situations”complete their 2023 income tax return on smartphones and tablets via the tax application. Furthermore, the income tax scale has been increased by 4.8% for 2023, after already 5.4% the previous year, a measure wanted by the government to protect the French against inflation.
Deadlines for registration on the electoral lists
The 2024 European elections are approaching! The vote in France will take place on Sunday June 9. If you are not yet registered on the listsyou have until May 1 to do it online Or until May 3 if you go to the town hall. To register, simply provide a proof of identity valid and a proof of address less than three months.
