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Taxation
New French Inheritance Law Under EU Investigation
The European Commission has launched an investigation into a new French law which conflicts with European precepts on cross-border successions.
07 Nov 2021
Taxe Foncière 2021
Last month, the French tax authority sent out to all home-owners their annual taxe foncière rates bill.
26 Oct 2021
French Income Tax Rates for 2022
The French government have released the proposed income tax rates and bands that will apply next year on 2021 income.
01 Oct 2021
Rates Relief for Energy Conservation Works
Relief from the taxe foncière is available on completion of home energy conservation works, to either the main residence or a second home.
21 Sep 2021
Who Pays Wealth Tax in France?
Who pays the wealth tax in France and where do they live?
08 Sep 2021
French Income Tax Refunds and Reclamations
Millions of households either overpaid or underpaid income tax in France last year, so each autumn a tax reconciliation takes place.
13 Aug 2021
Declaration of Paypal Account in France
Under particular conditions, residents of France who hold a Paypal account are required to declare it on their annual French tax return.
03 Jun 2021
Taxe Foncière Rates Reduction due to Wind Farm
A couple win a reduction in their rates bill, due to the inconveniences caused by a local wind farm.
03 Jun 2021
Taxation of Savings Interest and Dividends in France
There is a single rate ‘flat tax’ for savings interest, dividend income and capital gains on the sale of shares, with the option to use standard income tax bands.
04 May 2021
French Taxes Paid Abroad Not in France
A French court has recently ruled on a business owner who declared their income in their country of origin, not in France.
04 May 2021
French Income Tax Return 2021
The income tax season is approaching and you will soon have to file your French tax return for 2020 income.
06 Apr 2021
Brexit - French Social Charges on UK Nationals
What are the consequences on social charges for UK nationals as a result of Brexit?
06 Apr 2021
French Social Charges in 2021
The income bands, rates and exemptions for social charges payable in 2021.
06 Apr 2021
France Resident or Non-Resident?
French law defines whether you are resident or non-resident, but it is international law that has the last word.
06 Apr 2021
French Income Tax Payable in 2021
How much French income tax might you expect to pay this year on your 2020 income?
06 Apr 2021
Tax Deductibility of Conversion Works
A couple who converted their French manor house into flats have been denied tax relief on the works.
09 Mar 2021
Covid in France - Taxe d'Habitation
The government have signalled that no exemption from the taxe d'habitation is to be granted to second-home owners unable to use their property as a result of Covid.
09 Mar 2021
French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2020/21
How much income can you earn before you pay income tax in France this year on 2020 income?
10 Feb 2021
Capital Gains Tax – Estate Grounds Not Exempt
A French court has narrowed the scope of the capital gains tax exemption on the main home.
10 Feb 2021
Brexit - Non-Residents and Social Charges
There is every indication that UK residents with income earning assets in France remain partially exempt from the social charges.
10 Feb 2021
