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EXCEPTIONAL TAX ON INCOME IMPOSED BY THE GREEK
AUTHORITIES
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
This Administrative Notice is intended for officials and former
officials having declared their Commission salary or pension in 2008 to
the tax authorities in Greece and now being requested by the Greek
authorities to pay an exceptional tax on that income.
In a previous Administrative Notice, No.
55-2009 of 3 August 2009, the officials and former officials
concerned by this tax were informed that the Commission is ready to
assist them to consult a specialised lawyer and that more detailed
information on the kind of assistance would be published shortly.
The Commission is now in a position to provide those concerned with the
following information:
On 31 July 2009, the Commission reacted favourably to a request for
assistance, based on Art.24 Staff Regulations, submitted in connection
with this matter by a retired official who is a member of the
Association of Former Officials of the European Communities (AIACE) –
Greek Section.
Given the importance of this case and its potential implications, and
also to ensure equal treatment in similar cases, the Commission has
identified a law firm specialising in Greek tax law which will assist
AIACE's members, as well as other officials and former officials who are
affected by the recent tax measures imposed by the Greek Government.
In order to facilitate the defence of this case with the Greek tax
authorities and, if need be, the Greek judiciary, all officials and
former officials having received an invitation to pay the exceptional
tax calculated taking into account their Community salary or pension and
who want to avail themselves of the Commission’s assistance are asked to
notify the Commission and provide a copy of the relevant tax bill, it
being understood that the protection of their personal data will be
guaranteed.
The request for assistance, accompanied by a copy of the relevant tax
bill, should be sent to the following electronic address:
Or to the following mail address:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
DG ADMIN/B3 - Conditions of Employment, Non-pecuniary Rights and
Obligations
Attention of: Mr. Henri SPRUMONT
MO 34, MEZ/039
1049 BRUSSELS |
