Tax

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

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Capital gains tax – what expats in France need to know

Rob Kay, a senior partner at Blevins Franks financial advice group, reviews this complex area of taxation

Is it aways possible to correct an error in French tax income declaration?

How you can correct tax declaration errors without penalties

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

How to correct your 2024 French tax declaration

Changes can be made until December

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

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

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

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

Local tax bills sent in error to thousands of homes in France

Homeowners are urged to check they did not receive additional bill by mistake

What hope for simpler taxation for US citizens in France?

The year 2023 has seen several developments relating to the taxation of Americans abroad but the legal situation remains fraught

How becoming a French resident can bring tax and travel benefits

Partner article: If the 90/180 days rule is restricting visits to your second home then consider residency, says Robert Kent of Kentingtons

See how much drivers pay in tax when buy petrol or diesel in France

Price at the pump in France is rising but nearly half of the amount paid is tax

8 useful dates to know for rest of year for your finances in France

The fiscal calendar runs from January to December in France. As the year winds down, here are the dates to remember

Confirmed: French income tax bands will rise to avoid higher bills

The increase will be one of the largest in recent years, linked to steep cost-of-living rises

You often refer to a ‘parts’ system for tax in France; what is this?

We explain how this and the regime allows married couples and larger families to pay a reduced amount of French income tax

Taxe foncière explainer: Who pays and the exemptions

Taxe foncière is the main local property tax and it is due for most homeowners, though exemptions do exist

Addiction experts criticise plans not to raise alcohol tax in France

Increased taxes could have helped pay healthcare costs and even save lives, says President of the French Federation of Addictology

What is a timbre fiscal in France and where can I buy one?

A timbre fiscal is a digital tax stamp required to pay fees for certain administrative procedures like residency applications

Tax on airline tickets to rise in France to fund train investments

The government said the increase would likely come into effect next year

When can the French post charge you to receive items from abroad?

Certain taxes and fees may be payable for receiving items sent from outside the EU

French property owner form deadline is postponed… again

The government is said to have been ‘overly optimistic’ that everyone would understand how to complete the declaration

Tips and advice as mandatory French property form deadline looms

You have until July 31 to submit the declaration

Is it too late to change French declaration of 2022 income?

Honesty is the best policy when it comes to tax – and corrections will not usually lead to penalties

Why do towns need permission to raise tax on second-home owners?

More than 3,500 communes will be able to raise the taxe d’habitation rate for second homes from next year, but what about the other areas?

Pool tax win, cheap €1/m² building plots: five French property updates

Plus two landlord controversies and the soaring price of summer holiday lets

What approval must I get to install an indoor swimming pool in France?

When building an indoor swimming pool in France, you may need local authority authorisation depending on the size and location of the pool

What are the financial advantages of a French civil partnership?

Partner article: Christopher Davenport from Kentingtons explains how current and future assets, debts and earnings could be affected by a pacte civil de solidarité

If you are having trouble accessing France’s tax site, here is why

The website is under pressure as people continue to submit mandatory property forms before the end of July

‘Tax on France’s vegetable gardens would be another Macron scandal’

If rumours of a ‘potager’ tax are true it would strike at the heart of French life, says journalist Nabila Ramdani

If you are expecting a French tax refund, do not forget this check

Tax reimbursements will be sent to your bank account between July 24 and August 2

Can we avoid a French tax return if we rescind our residency cards?

We look at the implications of swapping your Withdrawal Agreement cartes de séjour for visas de long séjour

Seven tax considerations to check when moving to France permanently

Partner article: Pensions and investments are just two areas where you could pay less tax, says Rob Kay from Blevins Franks

France set to lower weight tax threshold for new gas-guzzling vehicles

However, electric cars will be exempt from the charge

Draft list of French communes that could face second-home tax hikes

More than 3,500 communes will be able to charge an extra levy from next year

We live abroad so can our French property be a ‘main’ home here?

How a property is used, for example whether it is your ‘main’ or ‘secondary’ home, affects such issues as which local taxes apply and at what rates

You have filed your French tax return. What happens next?

You can expect to receive a statement in late July or early August that will tell you whether you have tax to pay for 2022

Waste collection tax rises: How is your area of France affected?

The average increase is 2.2%, but some towns are bringing in rises of more than 40%

Strike day, forest fires, upcoming tax cuts... new changes in France

We look at some of the upcoming changes happening in France from June onwards

Tax rise dismay, inheritance change: 5 French property updates

We also look at whether pools and terraces are still adding value to homes and the villa for sale that was often visited by Grace Kelly

How must I declare family trust in England under French law?

Partner article: The rules around declaring an English trust whilst a residence of France

French tax return tip: why selecting this box can reduce your bill

Many people are unaware of the significance of ‘box 2OP’ which affects taxation of investment income such as bank interest

Five musts when you fill out your French tax return

Partner article: Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains how to avoid paying a 'tax on ignorance'

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