It’s now official. After several years of requests, “we are proud to inform you that the MSA is officially putting an end to withholding tax on AT-MP (work accidents and occupational illnesses) annuities from the December 2024 payment,” announced on LinkedIn, November 23, 2024, the Phyto-Victimes association.
It is a victory for the association which supports victims of pesticides in their administrative recognition procedures. Since 2020, she has alerted the government to the nonsense of taxing non-employee AT-MP pensions, even though those of employees were exempt.
Reimbursement request
Farmers who have been taxed “should soon receive an information letter from their MSA informing them of the non-taxability of their annuity and the amounts wrongly taxed in recent years,” specifies the association.
To request a refund, Phyto-Victimes recommends sending a letter to the tax center accompanied by the letter from the MSA before December 31, 2024, because “feedback is only possible over three years,” warns the association.
Last May, at the time of tax declarations, Antoine Lambert, the president of the association, announced on the internet that he would not declare his pension for taxes. “I will make it known loud and clear, if they want to correct one, come and get me and show the text that says we are taxable! » During its research, the association realized that no legislative text justified the imposition of farmers’ rent.
Contacted by La France agricole, the MSA announced that it was asking the Ministry of the Economy for “an evolution […] to authorize MSA funds to put an end to withholding tax on AT-MP annuities paid to non-agricultural employees.”
But this development was slow to reach the farmers concerned. It is now done, like a new stone to support victims of occupational illness in their often complex administrative procedures.
How does the MSA’s decision to end withholding tax on AT-MP annuities for non-employee farmers align with the evolving understanding of worker classification and benefits in the agricultural sector?
## World Today News: Victory for Victims of Pesticides in Tax Ruling
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today we’re discussing a recent announcement by the Mutualité Sociale Agricole (MSA) that they are ending withholding tax on work accident and occupational illness (AT-MP) annuities for non-employee farmers, effective December 2024. This follows years of campaigning by the Phyto-Victimes association, who represent victims of pesticide exposure.
We are joined by two guests:
* **Antoine Lambert,** President of Phyto-Victimes
* **Jean-Paul Dubois,** Tax Advisor specializing in agricultural matters
Let’s dive in.
**Section 1: The Long Road to Exemption**
* **Antoine,** Phyto-Victimes has been advocating for this change for several years. Can you walk us through the journey, highlighting the key challenges and milestones? What motivated your organization to take on this fight?
* **Jean-Paul,** What were the legal complexities surrounding this issue? Why were non-employee farmers subject to taxation on AT-MP pensions when employees were exempt?
**Section 2: Impact on Farmers**
* **Antoine,** What does this ruling mean for farmers who have been affected by this taxation? Can you provide specific examples of the financial impact this has had on individuals and families?
* **Jean-Paul,** What steps should farmers take to reclaim wrongly paid taxes? What documentation will they need, and what is the timeline for reimbursement?
**Section 3: Broader Implications**
* **Antoine,** This victory for Phyto-Victimes could have broader implications for other groups facing similar tax disparities. Do you see this as a precedent-setting case?
* **Jean-Paul,** Does this ruling signal a shift in how the government treats AT-MP pensions for non-traditional employees? What are the potential implications for other sectors?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead**
* **Antoine,** What are the next steps for Phyto-Victimes? Are there any other outstanding issues or injustices that your organization plans to address?
* **Jean-Paul,** What advice would you give to other advocacy groups seeking to bring about policy changes? What lessons can be learned from Phyto-Victimes’ success?
**Conclusion:**
We thank both Antoine Lambert and Jean-Paul Dubois for their valuable insights. This ruling represents a significant victory for farmers who have been unfairly impacted by taxation on their AT-MP pensions. The journey highlights the importance of advocacy groups and their ability to bring about positive change within legal and bureaucratic systems. Stay tuned for further coverage of this developing story on World Today News.
