The hunt for savings is on to fill the spiraling deficit.
In a report published Wednesday, the Court of Auditors advises the government to cut back on aid for personal services, considered too costly and poorly targeted.
Nanny at home, assistance for the elderly and disabled, homework help, cleaning lady, gardening, DIY, computer assistance, etc.: these
“
diverse
”
services , which benefit 4.4 million users, received 8.8 billion euros of state support in 2022. The Court points to a
“
windfall effect
”
, estimating that the consumption of personal services
“
is concentrated on the 20
% of households with the highest incomes, for which
public
aid is undoubtedly less decisive
.
Popular with households, the tax credit for employing an employee at home is in the sights of financial magistrates because it represents two thirds of state aid, alongside reduced VAT rates and various exemptions. …
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