Know that tax is included in French prices

Posted by Adam Taplin on January 06, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EST | Post a Comment

All taxes must be included in posted prices in France. The initials TTC (toutes taxes comprises—taxes included) sometimes appear on price lists but, strictly speaking, they're superfluous. By law, restaurant and hotel prices must include 19.6% taxes and a service charge. If they show up as extra charges, complain.

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