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How to save money on your French tax bill by giving to charity this year
Gifts to good causes before January can be declared in your spring 2026 tax return
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Can adult children be held responsible for the debts of their parents in France?
If the mother or father has died the situation can be complex
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Why am I suddenly being charged withholding tax in France?
Upcoming instalments can be viewed through personal space of French tax site
French tax exemption for rentals
There is an income tax exemption for people who rent out a room in their home, which avoids the need for the property owner to declare the income under the micro-BIC regime.
However, the rent must be low.
This year, the ceiling is set at €190 per square metre rented out in Ile-de-France, or €140 in the rest of France.
You can add a proportional contribution to expenses, such as utilities, to this amount.
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