Tax

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 inherited estates 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

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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

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

Paper returns have a separate earlier deadline

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

France set to pass emergency ‘budget law’: is it good or bad for your finances?

The country will effectively be without a budget from 2025, with knock-on effects for individuals and companies

Do foreign savings accounts have to be declared on French tax forms?

Admitting errors may make the authorities more lenient

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

Actual bills are likely to increase by more in many communes

Foreign bank accounts: French court clarifies rules after US account case

Failure to declare them can result in a steep fine

Is Capital Gains Tax levied on land in France?

Additional taxes apply in the case of certain sales

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

Tax

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

Do inherited estates in the UK need to be declared in France?

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

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

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May will be difficult month for train travel in France, warns minister

Larousse dictionary adds 150 new French words - which ones do you know?

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

Useful vocabulary to help understand your French income declaration

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

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

Key points to remember in your French income tax declaration

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

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

How to make a first online income tax declaration in France

What is new as French income declarations open online

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to value a property for France's wealth tax

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do writers set up a business in France?

French income tax declarations: some good news this year

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

Can we gift French property to our daughter?

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

Is it possible to find French cadastral plans online?

French tax allowance for many over-65s is rising

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Millions to receive payment from French tax service today

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

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

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

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

Is French wealth tax when leaving France pro-rata?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are French tax charges on foreign property rental income correct?

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

Tax points to consider before the start of 2025 in France

France set to pass emergency ‘budget law’: is it good or bad for your finances?

Do foreign savings accounts have to be declared on French tax forms?

Airline passenger refunds due as ticket tax rise cancelled by French government fall