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Why living in France but investing only in the UK creates risk
It is ill-advised to keep most of your money in one country
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Can I get a tax reduction for employing gardener at second home in France?
Rebate is available to people who employ someone to work at their home via the Cesu system
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54% of French households did not pay income tax in 2025
Income tax brought in a record €95 billion last year despite most homes not paying any
France’s wealth tax nets €1.8bn
The property wealth tax IFI, which replaced ISF, is bringing in more than expected – €1.8billion this year, up from €1.3billion in 2018.
When it was brought in, it was expected to net about €850million. Reasons are thought to include more tax inspections, property price increases, and online declaration which helps avoid people undervaluing their homes.
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