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Taxation
French Wealth Tax Declaration 2013
The declaration procedure and calculation for French wealth tax depends on both your residency status and level of wealth.
06 Jun 2013
Income Tax and Social Charges Collection Merged
A single tax notice for l’impôt sur les revenus and the prélèvements sociaux has been introduced for 2013 onwards.
06 Jun 2013
Calculation of French Income Tax
In order to calculate your French income tax liability, your net revenue is divided by the number of household 'parts', called the 'quotient familial'.
02 May 2013
Social Charges and Furnished Rentals of Non-Residents
The government has confirmed that social charges are not payable on the furnished lettings made by non-residents.
04 Apr 2013
Capital Gains Tax Reforms for 2014
The main lines of the reform to capital gains tax on property sales have been announced by President Hollande.
04 Apr 2013
Paying Your French Income Tax Bill
Residents liable to French income tax have several different methods to pay their tax bill each year.
05 Mar 2013
Taxation of Lump Sum Pension Payments
Lump sum retirement pensions are taxable in France, although subject to particular rules.
05 Feb 2013
French Income Tax Changes for 2013
Some French film stars may feel the need to seek Russian tax exile, but it is pretty much plus ça change on income tax for the rest of us in 2013.
08 Jan 2013
Toughening of Capital Gains Tax on Second Home Sales
Within weeks of announcing a temporary reduction in capital gains tax on second home sales, the government has increased the tax on large gains.
08 Jan 2013
Tax and Social Charges on Foreign Income
With many of you reporting the incorrect imposition of tax and social charges on certain foreign earnings, just what does the law state?
04 Dec 2012
Capital Gains Tax on Second Homes for 2013
The government is proposing to grant a reduction of 20% in capital gains tax on second home sales next year.
01 Nov 2012
Tax Chaos Over Social Charges
Substantial errors have been made by many French tax offices in the assessment of social charges on foreign pensions and rents.
01 Nov 2012
Budget Measures for 2013
A number of tax increases are contained in the recently published draft budget for 2013, including an increase in social security contributions for auto-entrepreneurs.
04 Oct 2012
Social Charges on Holiday Homes in France
Non-residents now face social charges on the rental income and capital gains of holiday homes in France.
04 Sep 2012
Confusion Over Social Charges on Holiday Homes
There is confusion over plans by the French government to impose social charges on the rents and capital gains of those with second homes in France.
01 Aug 2012
EU Eases Cross-Border Successions
New rules will make cross-border successions easier, but they will not alter your liability to French inheritance tax.
03 Jul 2012
Tax Shock for Early Retirees
Many early retirees face an increase in their French tax bill this year, while those of retirement age will also need to be more vigilant.
01 Jun 2012
Tax Proposals of President Hollande
The newly elected French President proposes a number of key changes to the system of taxation in France.
01 Jun 2012
Taxation on Change of Family Circumstances
New guidance clarifies the process of making a French tax return following a marriage, civil partnership, divorce, separation or death.
01 May 2012
Capital Gains Tax for Non-EU Residents
The higher rate of capital gains tax imposed on those who live outside of Europe's borders is coming under closer legal scrutiny.
01 May 2012
