Tax

Can renovation costs be deducted from French capital gains tax?

Upon dissolution of a société civile immobilière, property owners must pay French capital gains tax on the increase in value

What are arrival timelines for declaring property wealth tax in France?

There is a ‘grace’ period available for wealth held overseas

French ‘property use’ declaration deadline: who has to submit before July 1?

Declarations have been required since 2023

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French court backs homeowners in capital gains tax dispute over primary residence

No capital gains tax is due on the sale of a person's main home

French tax authorities increase fraud checks on 2025 income declarations

AI is being used to cross-reference information sent to other government departments

French senators debate new ‘Zucman tax’ on ultra-rich: who would this affect?

Tax could reportedly bring in up to €20 billion per year in additional revenue

Last few days to make advance payment of CFE tax for businesses in France

The Cotisation foncière des entreprises affects self employed people as well as larger companies

Is it best to sell usufruit property in France before returning to the UK?

You need to agree to sell the property with the person or people who own the residual legal rights

France’s ‘garden shed’ tax: how to check if it has been paid – and what to do if not

Taxe d’aménagement is payable on a wide range of structures including pools, garden sheds and other outbuildings

What to do if you made a mistake on your French tax declaration

Corrections are possible throughout the year

Senator and legal expert join critics of French 2021 inheritance law

Solution may be found soon, according to professor

Map: See French income tax declaration deadlines by department

First major deadline for online declarations falls tonight

French tax declaration deadlines approach: how to get help if needed

From in-person appointments to free telephone services, several avenues of help are available

Recent ‘reminder’ text from French tax authorities is not scam

Tax officials begin mass campaign to ensure people complete declaration within time limit

French income declaration: New tax credit requirement postponed

Additional information regarding domestic workers will be required from next year

Change in VAT thresholds for self-employed workers in France delayed

Lack of unanimous decision on matter is behind the delay, says Finance Minister. It may now not be reviewed until the next 2026 budget debate

French tax declaration: What boxes can families tick to reduce their liability?

Several tax reductions and credits are available to parents regardless of income levels

How the CFE tax works for self-employed and home businesses in France

Tax applies even if you work out of just one room in the house

Why short-term rentals face declining profitability in France

Stricter regulations and rising costs are challenging landlords, prompting a reclassification as 'touristic accommodation'

New local fee proposed to fund French public services

Fund may be linked to income and start from a few euros per month

Is it possible to choose date French monthly tax instalments come out?

The date payments are taken out are set in the French tax code

Partner article: How tax residency in France could benefit you

It can be a more favourable tax jurisdiction for second-home owners than their country of origin

How to declare foreign bank accounts on French income tax declaration

Online bank accounts must also be declared or you risk a fine

What are the jobs you cannot do in France with ‘auto-entrepreneur’ status?

The status offers tax and administrative advantages, but has strict rules about the professions allowed

Do inheritances in the UK need to be declared in France?

There is an inheritance tax treaty between France and the UK

Proposal to end 10% tax allowance for retirees in France: Key points

The idea - which has been suggested as a way to reduce the 5.8% budget deficit - is being hotly debated

Measures to increase tax on well-off retirees under consideration for 2026 French budget

‘Nothing is off the table’ when it comes to finding €40 billion in savings says Labour Minister

Paper tax forms reduced in France as more switch to online declarations

You can still request paper version for physical declaration

Useful vocabulary to help understand your French income declaration

These 25 words and phrases are likely to crop up

France's 2026 budget: how new plans could affect residents

Cuts to public and administrative spending, home renovation aids, and pensions are all on government’s horizon

Official tool lets you see how much French income tax others in your commune pay

Data shows huge variations in average tax bills from Paris and the Riviera to rural areas

Key points to remember in your French income tax declaration

Checking pre-filled information is important to ensure you pay correct amount of tax

Extra ‘taxes’ imposed on high earners should be permanent, says French finance minister

This would not constitute a return to the former wealth tax, he adds

Why more than half of French households do not pay income tax

Tax credits, ‘parts’ system and tax band increases all play their part

How to make a first online income tax declaration in France

The majority of annual declarations are made online

What is new as French income declarations open online

Updates were given today on property ownership declarations, tax credits and tax for high earners among other points

Partner article: What Americans need to know about filing US tax returns in France

US citizens must declare income regardless of their place of residence

11 million in France to receive this email from tax officials - what to do if you get it

Email can help speed up income tax declaration

Are all S1 form-holders exempt from French social charges?

Discover how S1 forms can exempt some retirees in France from substantial social charges

French wealth tax: Six ways to reduce what you have to pay

The property valuation threshold for France's impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) in 2025 is €1.3million per tax household

Taxes, border rules: Dates to note for practical changes in France in April 2025

Notaire fees are also set to rise and a rail strike looms over the Easter holidays

How to value a property for France's wealth tax

Here is how to check if you have to pay the impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) – and how much it will be

Crackdown on ‘hiding money offshore’ announced in UK spring statement

Increased spending on defence cooperation with Nato allies such as France was also announced

French tax officials have extra ‘weapons’ to challenge suspicious declarations

Taxpayers may be asked for further evidence or explanations to justify expenses or credit claims

What is maximum a couple with no children can earn before they must pay income tax in France

A couple’s relationship status affects tax exemption thresholds

April date announced for opening of 2025 income tax declarations in France

Declarations concern income received in 2024 and usually need to be made online, with deadlines depending on where you live

Are we liable to French wealth tax after five years of residency card ownership?

The tax implications for UK retirees living in France post-Brexit

What is the maximum amount a person can earn before they pay income tax in France?

Income tax bands have been increased by 1.8% in line with inflation

Official tool is now open for people in France to estimate their 2025 income tax bill

Two versions of the simulator are possible

When must a person begin declaring information to French tax authorities?

Income declarations are completed and returned annually in spring

How do writers set up a business in France?

Creative workers can benefit from a special social security regime

French income tax declarations: some good news this year

We also explain the temporary exemptions brought in for gift tax

List: these are the French home improvement works that must be declared

Inform tax authorities separately even if you have construction permit

Can we gift French property to our daughter?

Gift taxes will be levied if certain thresholds are passed

VAT threshold drop for self-employed in France suspended until June

The controversial measure is opposed by professional groups and several leading MPs

Is it possible to find French cadastral plans online?

Certain plans go back to the 1800s

French tax allowance for many over-65s is rising

New levels will help to keep income tax bills low for those concerned

VAT on small businesses: French MPs call for no reduction in threshold

Plans to lower the threshold to €25,000 would hurt micro-entrepreneurs and ‘massively destroy activity and wealth’ say critics

List: Exchange rates for declaring foreign income in 2025 French tax declarations

All foreign income must be converted and declared in euros

How can renovations on French second home reduce capital gains tax?

Reductions related to length of ownership start after five years

Many small firms and self-employed in France soon obliged to issue digital invoices

One small business group has called for more support for the extra costs

Millions of taxpayers in France will soon need to supply extra information

Returns made this spring will ‘step up’ the information requested about regular at-home help

More drivers to pay higher pollution taxes on new car registrations in France

The thresholds for the ‘malus’ on CO² emissions are set to catch more vehicles over the next three years

U-turn on controversial VAT threshold change for self-employed in France

Measure to be suspended as government opens consultation on matter

Anger over changes to VAT rates for self-employed people in new 2025 French budget

Business leaders and politicians warn prices will increase as a result

Must gifts to grandchildren living abroad be declared to French tax authorities?

Tax-free limits are different between each type of family member

These are the new French income tax rates agreed for budget debate

‘Now we need to move straight on to adoption. A country like ours cannot remain without a budget… This will be done on Monday,’ says PM

Does being an EU citizen affect rate of French property taxes?

Two main property taxes may be due each year

Do savings accounts that do not tax interest exist in France and UK?

Exploring tax-free savings options for French residents with UK connections.

France's ‘garden shed tax’ sees 2025 rise, find new rates below

Completed property extensions and new constructions have to be declared to your mairie within 90 days

A million people in France received tax refunds after issues with new property declaration

The problem caused a €1.3 billion overpayment in property taxes with for the tax year 2023

Wealthy retirees could be taxed more under French minister’s new proposal

Levying extra taxes on the wealthiest 40% could ‘raise €500-800 million’

French authorities use AI to help recoup €200 million in unpaid tax from one department alone

Undeclared swimming pools and property extensions can be captured by AI imagery

Is taxe d’habitation required for flats let in French farmhouse?

Taxes due depend on the status of the property

Millions to receive payment from French tax service today

It relates to tax credits for certain expenses in the 2024 year

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