what help for the French as Christmas approaches?

Among the aid available, first of all the energy check, a helping hand “to help the poorest households pay their energy bills: heating or insulation work“, explains journalist David Boéri. In 2024, its amount varies from 48 to 277 euros, and nearly 5.6 million households are affected. If you think you are a beneficiary and have not received it, it is possible to Request it before December 31.

Employees are sometimes entitled to vouchers or gift vouchers: 8 million French people benefit from them. Attention, “Sometimes you have to make a request to the Works Council.”specifies the journalist. Finally, the 13th month. Not obligatory,”it is fixed in each company“, who “pours automatically”continues David Boéri. Although it can be combined with other aid, it is nevertheless taxable and must be declared.

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