Pledge to end home tax

President Macron has pledged to end the taxe d’habitation for all households by the end of his presidency.

Published Wednesday 25 April 2018 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 25 April 2018 - 15:00

This year around 80% of households will benefit from a first (one-third) reduction, leading to two-thirds in 2019 and full exemption in 2020. This does not apply to second homes.

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