Question 21928 — veterans and victims of war

Summary

Mrs. Annaïg Le Meur draws the attention of the Minister of the Armed Forces to the risks of removing certain tax advantages for veterans. Established after the Second World War, the mutualist combatant's pension is a capitalized annuity system intended for holders of the combatant's card or the National Recognition title as well as people recognized as victims of war. In a limit of 1,806 euros annually, this annuity is not subject to income tax and social security contributions. In addition, the amounts of this annuity are revalued each year by the State in order to take into account the effects of inflation. Currently, 341,000 people benefit from this mutual pension. In its budget execution note relating to the 2018 financial year, the Court of Auditors recommends removing the legal increase by compared to the inflation of the mutual pension, which would represent a saving of 117 million euros per year. The court also proposes to end the tax exemption of this annuity, in order to obtain another saving of 50 million euros. Veterans as well as war victims nevertheless benefit from these tax advantages as part of the solidarity of the Nation in the face of their sacrifices and the suffering endured during the war. during the last armed conflicts. Ending these exemptions would send the wrong signal to the military community regarding the recognition of their commitments and the sacrifices that may result. Also, she asks him if his ministry wishes to maintain tax benefits for veterans during the finance bill for 2020, which will be debated in the fall of 2019.

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