VAT Refund
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Dee, <BR> <BR>I handed in my VAT refund papers at Heathrow in Feb. 2001, and still have not received my refund. I was told I would have 6 mos. to fill in the info and return the form to "whoever" was to receive it. The time, however, may vary by country. I always pass the VAT refund form right in at the airport, so that way I don't forget about it.
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In France, if you spend more than FF 2,500 in a store, it is worthwhile for you to receive a refund of the Value-Added Tax (VAT), a 18.6% - 33% fee levied on most goods purchased. You must fill out a VAT refund form provided by the store, show the form and the goods to customs officials when you leave the country, and mail the form to the retailer. The store will then send you a refund for the VAT amount, usually within a month or two. This refund will be issued in dollars, even if the merchandise was paid for by credit card. <BR> <BR> <BR>