Amicable Appeal (Recours Amiable)

If your preliminary claim was rejected by the tax office and you still believe the decision is unfair, you can appeal to the tax mediator or directly to the administrative court within two months.

This page explains how to draft this appeal, what information to provide, and offers a ready-to-use letter template, plus a tool to automatically generate your personalized letter.

When should you write this letter?

• Your preliminary claim was rejected and you still disagree;
• You want to submit additional arguments or documents;
• The deadline for appeal hasn't expired yet;
• You want to avoid going directly to court.

In all these cases, a written amicable appeal remains an important step before any legal action.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and tax number;
• The reference of the first claim and its rejection reference;
• New arguments and documents supporting your position;
• Your explicit request.

The more detailed and well-documented the appeal, the greater the chance of it being accepted.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to the tax office must be written in French, as it is a French administration. Below is a template you can use as a basis.

[First name LAST NAME]
[Full address]
[Tax number]

Tax Office for Individuals of [City]
[Office address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Appeal before the tax mediator

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am submitting an appeal following the rejection of my claim dated [date], for the following reason: [reason].

[...]

→ The complete letter, tailored precisely to your situation and ready to send, is generated automatically in 3 minutes using the tool above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the tax mediator?

An independent body you can turn to resolve disputes with the tax office amicably.

Is going through the mediator mandatory?

No, it's optional, you can go directly to the administrative court if you wish.

How much time do I have to appeal to court?

Two months from the date of rejection of the preliminary claim.

Is the appeal before the mediator free?

Yes, this process is completely free.

Can I use a lawyer?

Not mandatory for the amicable appeal, but may be useful before court.