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French income tax bands set to change
Changes are on the way to income tax bands that will mean reductions for 17million homes, with middle earners benefiting the most.
The first taxable band will be at 11%, as opposed to 14%.
However, there will be adjustments to the levels at which the other bands take effect, so high earners do not benefit.
A simulator to see if you benefit is at tinyurl.com/y3sptrsp.
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