Airline passenger refunds due as ticket tax rise cancelled by French government fall Refunds of up to €57 are due for clients who booked flights in early November and up to early December
Millions in France at risk of paying more tax due to budget chaos 2024 tax brackets may be maintained with no allowance for inflation unless new measures are passed
This will be the minimum property tax increase in 2025 in France Communes are likely to add further charges to final bills
news Foreign bank accounts: French court clarifies rules after US account case Failure to declare them can result in a steep fine
Why French tax authorities may take money from your bank account this week It relates to income tax declaration this spring
Explainer: who pays France’s CFE business tax and what exemptions? We look at the rules around this tax, which also applies to self-employed workers
Will my children’s university expenses be liable to French gift tax? Children may still be 'attached' to their parent's residence for tax purposes whilst at university
What you can challenge on a French taxe d’habitation bill - and how to do it Over €700 million was erroneously collected for the property tax last year
French parliament approves law to raise taxes on ‘super-dividends’ The tax will apply to companies with €1 billion in sales or more, such as BNP Paribas, Sanofi, LVMH, and Total
Discover the pros (and some cons) of French civil partnership Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains the financial benefits and drawbacks of a Pacte Civil de Solidarité
Is it possible to spread French income tax payments across the year? Property and some business taxes can be spread across a ten-month period
‘Contribution citoyenne’: What is this new residents' charge proposed by French mayors? Return of taxe d’habitation for main homes has been ruled out but other options are under debate as communes look to raise funding
Key dates for tax payments this November in France Second-home owners will receive their taxe d’habitation statements this month and many residents will see an income tax payment taken from their bank account How do to declare deceased spouse's pension for French taxes? Some main homes in France targeted for capital gains tax under new plan Planned French air travel tax hike will push up ticket prices, say easyJet
Why many in France will see tax payment debited from bank account today We also explain how to spread property taxes out monthly for next year Why have we not been paying taxe d’habitation on our French second home? More second homes in France face higher tax under new proposal Understand French tax rules on furnished rentals French property and tax: 7 common questions Step-children: French MPs favour new €31,865 gift tax allowance
Moves to strengthen France’s ‘exit tax’: who would this affect? Proposal would see tax revert to 2011 status
French second home tax notices to be sent in November - who pays it? Taxe d’habitation was formerly charged on all properties but is now only levied on second-homes
Explained: 2024 inheritance tax for family members in France Any bill also depends on the amount left and the nature of the assets
Proposed tax rises on well-off in France: who is deemed wealthy? The PM is considering several options to raise the billions needed to address the country’s deficit
Which taxes could be raised, or introduced, in new French PM's budget to combat debt? ‘The situation is extremely serious, more severe than I was led to believe,’ says new PM Michel Barnier
Strikes, French property tax deadlines: Key dates in October The month sees several administrative changes - as well as a celebration of French architecture
Can I cancel French property tax payments in advance if I will be 75 next year? There are exemptions from paying taxe foncière for some
Why French tax office may debit up to €300 from your bank account on Thursday Any payments due can be checked on the French tax site
Is it possible to apply for a cap on my French property tax bill? Some property owners can limit how much they pay if they have exceptionally low income
Where is official post sent in France whilst we travel in motorhome? Although mail can be forwarded or collected on your behalf there are challenges
Is more tax payable if putting a carport in front of French second home? Taxe foncière payments can increase if additions are made to a property
Are French property owners set for some good tax news? Lower year-on-year inflation means that next year’s tax increase should be lower - but not all owners will be affected equally
Government warning about scammers pretending to be French authorities Fraudulent emails and texts are rife during tax season
Can home owners ask for French property tax payment deferral? Property tax notices will arrive shortly if not already
Is it aways possible to correct an error in French tax income declaration? How you can correct tax declaration errors without penalties
Capital gains tax when selling property in France Rob Kay, a senior partner at Blevins Franks financial advice group, reviews this aspact of taxation
Participatory tax: Could French taxpayers soon choose where taxes go? The concept has been rejected in France previously but is in operation elsewhere
Explained: What to check on 2024 French tax statements This document is also often required for administrative processes
‘Tourist tax’: who pays this in France, how much and when? Visitors to France may be charged a tourist tax when they stay in a hotel, B&B, campsite, or holiday village. Here is how it works
LIST: Key dates in 2024 for France’s property owner’s tax Deadlines for the taxe foncière depend on payment method
How do cross-border capital gains charges work for French residents? Christopher Davenport of Kentingtons financial firm looks at capital gains obligations for those living in France but selling property abroad
Nine financial points to consider when retiring in France Rob Kay, regional director at Blevins Franks, offers advice on tax, pensions and estate planning
French second home: in what cases can you be exempt from taxe d’habitation? Reductions are no longer available but in certain cases owners can be exempted
Has France’s reform of tax on holiday rental properties changed? Confusion reigned last year over changes included ‘by mistake’ in finance bill
French second-home tax errors: How to know if overpaid and what to do Amount of taxe d’habitation wrongly collected is said to have doubled last year. Refund requests can be made
Are you among millions to get a French tax refund today? Or will you receive a demand to pay more tax? We explain
Mystery boxes, UK voting, tax declaration: 5 French practical updates A round-up of recent practical articles you may have missed
Can daughter be in my ‘French tax household’ if she studies abroad? A child who is part of a family quotient can lower a parent’s tax bill
Tax, visas: Is there an English version of official French websites? We review some of the key information pages used in everyday life in France
How do tax credits for help at French home work? There are two chèque emploi service universel (CESU) options
Private swimming pools in France must have these safety features Fences, alarms and covers are among solutions to tick off the legal requirements
How do tax credits for having a gardener at French home work? Always make sure you use registered people to undertake work at your home
New shed, veranda, pool: how to declare in France and what time frame Tax authorities have been using AI software to track down undeclared extensions
Does everyone in France need to complete an income tax return? Deadlines to complete declaration fall in May or June this year
Millions to get email from French tax officials: be sure to read it If the information contained is wrong and you do not take action you could be fined
Key errors foreigners may make with French tax declarations We look at some of the pitfalls that could prove costly to newcomers
Gite owners in France urged to take advice on tax changes New tax rules could leave furnished holiday accommodation owners confused about which accounting system to use
Who still has to pay taxe d’habitation property tax in France? Changes on how the charge is levied have taken place in recent years
Who has to complete the new French property declaration in 2024? Not all property owners will need to submit a return this year
France's new property declaration form: 2024 rules and fines explained A new deadline is in place for those who have yet to declare - or have moved
Three ways your taxes will be eased in France this year Adjustments for inflation and extended reliefs should help many households
Bin collection fees in France: what changes do you need to know about? A system of ‘incentive charges’ is set to expand to most homes despite opposition
Stay up to date: 13 changes and updates for everyday life in France Property taxes, gas bills, medicine fees, airline hand luggage, fibre internet and more
French tax inspectors get more power to check if you make money online Informers can set up fake profiles on Facebook, Airbnb and Leboncoin and earn cash rewards to expose undeclared income
‘Pay per wheelie bin’ rubbish charge set to expand across France 7 million people are currently affected but there is a target of 25 million on the scheme by next year
Many gite owners in France forced into complex and costly tax regime Some say the new finance law was rushed through and ‘accidently’ penalises gites
Where are France's 3 million empty homes and why so many? Vacancy rates are in double figures in some rural communes, but also in major cities
Working ‘on the black’ costs France €10 billion a year Undeclared income includes work done for cash only and ‘errors’ when declaring income
Swimming pools: How to check you are within tax rules in France There are forms to fill in and taxes to pay at both the construction stage and after completion. Here is how it works
Must I pay French tourist tax if I stay in a region away from my home? Local authorities have to vote to levy the tax
What changes in France in 2024 for money, tax and banking? We look at the new banking regulations, property declarations and tax bands
How French tax officials are using AI to track fraud The software is continually being fine tuned to enhance its ability to identify potential discrepancies
Can I gift granddaughter my French car? Will it need test? Cars can be gifted to family members, but handover procedure does require some administration
Taxes, banks, energy: Five French practical updates Our recap of the most important articles you may have missed
What changes for household budgets in December in France We also look at key tax and other payment or benefit dates this month
Why have French tax officials not contacted me since my wife’s death? An online account is often the easiest way to communicate with the tax authorities
Mayors push for a new local tax in France It would be a ‘residential tax’ controlled by local authorities
Senators vote in favour of no-show fees for GP appointments in France Around 27 million appointments are estimated to be missed by patients each year