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Does French holiday property become a ‘main home’ after selling up elsewhere?

Whether or not a French home is your ‘main’ one depends on factors including tax residency

French income declaration: New tax credit requirement postponed

Additional information regarding domestic workers will be required from next year

French tax declaration: how and why it may be a good idea to make a ‘mention expresse’

Informing tax authorities of your calculations can save you incurring a financial penalty

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What is France's 'approved list' for overseas tax-deductible donations?

Tax reductions on donations to European and UK charities are not always possible

Are French income tax declaration forms available in English?

Several points of assistance are available to help people complete the declaration

Which tenants must complete new form as part of 2025 tax declaration (for 2024 income)?

There are new boxes in the address and personal details page of the 2025 online declaration (for 2024 income)

France wants extra fee on small packages coming from outside EU

Concerns grow over sales from e-commerce giants such as Temu and Shein

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

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

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

These are the 2025 income tax declaration deadlines, by department in France

Paper returns have a separate earlier deadline

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

French ‘property use’ declarations: who has to do this in 2025 and by when?

Declarations have been required since 2023

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

State can reimburse 50% cost of a personal trainer in France: How it works

There are strict criteria to meet to ensure you can receive this

Month by month: What are key tax dates in France in 2025?

Spring will see annual income tax declarations made

New law enables French tax authorities to monitor (some) social media activity

The measure is designed to detect signs of tax fraud

How do tax credits work for hiring a gardener in France?

Some homeowners can benefit from a 50% tax credit on gardening work

Is French wealth tax when leaving France pro-rata?

Tax rates may be different depending on assets held abroad

Five questions on plan for proposed change to US taxation of Americans living abroad

We answer queries about when it may come into effect, to whom it applies, and possible departure taxes

Why money may be taken by French tax office from your bank account today

If you look at your bank statement it will appear as a debit by the ‘direction générale des Finances publiques’

Fraud probe: Court upholds €461m seizure from Briton after Paris property deal

The sum relates to suspected tax evasion over a number of years by the businessman thought to live between California and Crans Montana in Switzerland

Money, inheritance, tax, pensions: What's new in France in 2025

European Commission set to decide on French law affecting the wills of resident non-EU nationals including, for example, those from the UK and US, potentially altering inheritance plans

Moves to end automatic citizen-based taxation of Americans living abroad

Eligible US citizens would be able to claim residency-based taxation status and see automatic requirement for annual American tax returns end

Law passed to allow France to continue to collect taxes despite lack of 2025 budget

A new budget will still need to be passed at the start of next year. The emergency law does not raise income tax bands as usually happens so these remain frozen at 2024 levels

Are French tax charges on foreign property rental income correct?

France should award tax credits in some situations

Must I continue paying French property tax for second home sold in January?

Property taxes can be split into ten monthly payments

Tax points to consider before the start of 2025 in France

If you donate money to certain charities now it can reduce the amount of tax you pay next year

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