Tax

Here are the 2026 dates for French income tax payments and reimbursements

Updated tax notice in July or August will inform taxpayers of next steps

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Four tips for families making French income tax declarations

Households can benefit from a number of tax credits

Does equity release lower IFI wealth tax in France?

Reader also asks if properties rented out to someone else are exempt

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How to make your money for retirement in France last as long as possible

The more years we survive, the further our savings must last to maintain our standard of living

Where to find help with important admin in France

A website and phone helpline exist to help with all kinds of complex documents and processes

Five questions about plans to raise French property tax on millions of homes

Mairies will be able to assume that homes contain basic features omitted from official information, raising taxes

List: French income tax declaration deadlines for 2026

Dates are based on location and declaration type

Millions of French homes face higher property tax over bathrooms and heating

Councils can levy property tax on ‘comfort features’ properties are assumed to have

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What is the malus tax for cars in France?

Many vehicles face additional costs when registered for first time

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France tightens checks on small non-EU parcels, UK magazine deliveries impacted

Attempts made to avoid French tax by delivering via other EU countries

April and June tax deadlines for Americans living in France

Many citizens are exempt from paying tax in the US tax but most must still declare

Official tool lets you estimate your French tax for 2025 income

Simulator can help taxpayers check what payments may be due later in year

Can the French tax office seize money from my bank account?

This can happen if you leave such bills unpaid, usually after several reminder letters

2025 French income tax declarations open April 9, 2026

Declaration period usually runs six to nine weeks dependent on where the declarant lives

€1.2m Dubai case ruling shows importance of knowing French tax residency rules

Couple ordered to pay backdated taxes to France

Commission votes to raise French income tax bands in boost for taxpayers

Measure still faces opposition

French tax payment due for nine million households. Will you get it?

Payouts average €600 and will soon be made directly to registered bank accounts

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Money, taxes, pensions: What's new in France in 2026

New money-saving budget, allowances, income tax freeze and retirement age

Christmas gifts: from what sum must they be declared to French tax office

The process for declaration is moving fully online from January 2026

Airbnb can be seen by tax office as 'similar to a hotel' if too many services are offered to clients

Classification as 'non-professional' furnished landlord used to be a simple way to declare revenue

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Why up to 200,000 households in France risk paying tax – or paying more – in 2026

Lack of a 2026 full budget has many implications

UK retirees win government pension charges victory in France

Successful campaign by foreign residents should bring relief to hundreds of public sector pensioners

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French officials publish reminder on when gifts require formal declaration

New online system will be in place from January 2026

Small but significant change to French tax website

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Taxe foncière: how to ask for delay, reduction, or cancellation of French property tax

Requests can be made even after the payment date has passed

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

Why am I suddenly being charged withholding tax in France?

Upcoming instalments can be viewed through personal space of French tax site

High-income top-up tax deadline for French households is December 15

Wealthy households must make advance payment before final amounts calculated via spring tax return

France’s key tax deadlines for December

Second-home owners must pay their taxe d’habitation this month

Good news for many micro-entrepreneurs in France: plans to lower VAT threshold rejected by Senate

Vote reverses proposal to lower tax exemption thresholds for self-employed workers

Last few days remaining to modify 2025 tax declaration online in France

December 3 closing date for online correction service

Is sudden high bill from new French tax office correct?

If you believe the extra demand is incorrect, a réclamation can be made

Spending time in UK on a French Brexit card: what are the tax implications?

Tax residency and right to live in France are two separate issues

A view of a model of people standing on coins to show inequality of wealth

Online tool reveals how your salary measures up in France

Are you well paid or not compared to everyone else? A new tool can tell you

MPs suggest extra tax on fast-food outlets as numbers grow in France

Potential bill amendment aims to halt rapid expansion of fast-food establishments

Is it possible to contest property tax bill from French authorities?

Taxes are based on property status at start of year

French second home tax: over 1,600 communes opt for additional levy

Communes deemed to face housing shortage can opt for surtax of up to 60% more on top of taxe d'habitation bill

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MPs vote to replace France’s property wealth tax with ‘unproductive wealth’ levy

France’s proposed ‘unproductive wealth’ tax - part of ongoing 2026 budget talks - would cover assets such as art, jewellery and some assurance vie policies

Interview: Gabriel Zucman on France’s ‘Zucman tax’

Economist says idea is not to make the rich pay more than the rest of the population but rather to ensure they cannot pay less

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Bills for France’s second-home property tax will start to arrive next week

More than 1,600 communes have opted to raise additional rates for the taxe d’habitation this year

Millions in France to see two tax debits from bank account today

One payment relates to property tax and the other to income tax

Plan for capital gain tax to apply to some main French homes

Current exemption would only apply after five years of ownership with some exceptions

Refuse collection charges in France set to rise amid pollution tax hike

Change estimated to add €40 to €76 to average household bills by 2030

No rise in private sector workers’ supplementary French pension next year

Unions and employers failed to agree on the level of any increase

Is it possible to transfer my apartment to my daughter in France?

Gifting only residual ownership is one of many options

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Why do pensioners get a 10% tax allowance against income in France?

The deduction is applied automatically and does not have to be claimed

Receive French tax credits? If so it is good to update your information

Annual change can disrupt split-payment system used by authorities

How do French capital gains rules apply to a rental property?

Designated usage is important factor in tax calculation

How do we provide proof of non-tax residency in France?

It is important to ensure you are not taxed twice under double tax treaty rule

Explained: local property taxes in France

Bills can vary significantly due to a number of factors

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French councils pause taxe foncière rises but more apply second home surtax

Local authorities thought to be minimising extra revenue in the run-up to elections

Are you among millions of people debited for extra French tax today?

Debits of up to €300 will be taken automatically

Landlords must declare rent in French property declaration form from 2026

New requirement relates to the Biens immobiliers online property ownership form

Do you need to declare a UK inheritance in France? - Partner article

A tax resident in France is 'technically' required to - regardless of where the deceased lived

Budget could cut tax reduction for parents of secondary school children in France

Proponents propose a current tax break should instead be channelled into grants

Self-employed workers in France: new proposals on VAT thresholds

Plans in draft 2026 budget would affect retailers amongst others

Which gifts are liable for tax in France?

Gifts can be declared through your online tax space

Is money from solar panels taxable in France?

It is worth considering whether you will sell electricity back to the grid or not

Taxe foncière bills - why many French communes are not raising rates this year

Less than 13% of communes have implemented additional increases

Partner article: How procrastination can hurt your wealth in France

The costs of waiting can be high if certain details are ignored – and a little planning can go a long way

Partner article: What is happening with US ‘tax fairness’ bill?

Bill to change citizenship-based taxation system is gaining cross-party support

French social charges and UK government pensions: Official response

The DGFiP clarified the rules to The Connexion after several readers reported unexpected charges

A view of an urban building with a ‘to rent’ sign on it in France

How does the 30% allowance for rental income in France really work?

There are two situations where there are rules on a 30% allowance

2025 taxe foncière bills arrive: five questions answered

Increases, second homes, property extensions: your questions answered

Taxe foncière bills arrive for French property owners: how to check bill is correct

We also review how to claim a refund if you believe the bill is too high

What are the possible exemptions and reductions for France’s taxe foncière?

Exemptions exist for property owners based on several factors

Must foreign pension tax refund be declared in French tax return?

Rules on taxation of foreign pensions for French residents depend on double tax treaties with the country of issue

2025 fiscal calendar: when are the next taxes due in France?

Several deadlines fall in September followed by local tax payments in the autumn

What taxes are levied on second homes in France?

The taxes, and possible exemptions, depend on your personal situation

Why taxpayers in France may no longer be able to pay by cheque

Plans to phase out payment method is being considered

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French property tax revenue soars as more communes opt to levy surtax

Taxe d’habitation on second homes – one of France’s main local property taxes – brought in €2.4billion last year

Taxe foncière property owner’s tax: dates for bills and payment in 2025

Rises are expected although by a lower percentage than in previous years

French income tax statements are arriving - 13 million homes need to pay more

Average extra tax claim for 2024 income is €1,901

Can couples be taxed individually in France?

For incomes that are taxed at source, there are changes due in September this year

Are you among the millions to receive a tax refund today in France?

Up to 15 million taxpayers are to receive an automatic payment between July 25 and August 1

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