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Taxation
Social Charges Increase from January 2012
The operative date for the recent increase in social charges is earlier than initially proposed, although it does vary by type of income.
05 Apr 2012
New Controls on Tax Evasion
New anti tax evasion measures increase the period over which the French tax authorities can act, writes Virginie Deflassieux of PKF (Channel Islands) Ltd.
01 Feb 2012
Increase in Social Charges and VAT
Social charges are to rise by 2 percentage points, affecting capital gains and investment income, while the rate of VAT is to rise by 1.6 points.
01 Feb 2012
Tax Reforms and Expat Pensions
The merger of French income tax with social charges seems a distinct possibility, with potentially significant implications for expats.
04 Jan 2012
More Austerity Measures for 2012
In response to lower than anticipated economic growth the government has announced a further round of austerity measures to tackle the budget deficit.
01 Dec 2011
Tax Options for Second Home Owners
The reform of capital gains tax leaves little room for manoeuvre to reduce tax liability, but there are options that may be of use to some of you.
01 Nov 2011
French Income Tax Rates for 2012
The government have published the proposed income tax rates and thresholds for 2012.
01 Nov 2011
How Should a Government Service Pension Be Taxed?
We show an example of just how the new crédit d'impôt should be calculated, provided by a French tax official.
01 Nov 2011
Capital Gains Tax Reforms Adopted
The reform of capital gains tax on second homes has now been adopted, albeit in a modified form.
05 Oct 2011
Taxation of Government Service Pensions
There is widespread official confusion over new rules on the taxation of public service pensions, under which some expats face an increase in their tax bill.
05 Oct 2011
Local French Property Taxes for 2011
With the arrival of autumn local rates bills have started to drop through letterboxes, and there are substantial differences across the country.
05 Oct 2011
Property Taxes Rise in Austerity Budget
In a major change of policy the French government has abolished the current relief from capital gains tax for second home owners.
01 Sep 2011
A Frequently Forgotten Capital Gains Tax Exemption
Those who are of retirement age on a low income are exempt from French capital gains tax.
02 Aug 2011
Couple Win Social Charges Battle
A couple wrongly assessed for social charges obtain redress in their complaint to the French tax authorities.
19 Jul 2011
Uncertainty About Capital Gains Tax Exemptions
There continues to be speculation about a toughening of taxes on capital gains tax on property sales.
19 Jul 2011
Who Pays the Rates on a Rental Property?
In certain circumstances a landlord can be held responsible for the payment of the taxe d’habitation owed by their tenant.
05 Jul 2011
Tax on Holiday Homes Scrapped
The proposed tax on holiday homes in France has been scrapped by the French government.
20 Jun 2011
Tax Agents and the Sale of Property
The obligation for non-residents to appoint a ‘fiscal representative’ has been condemned by the European Court.
15 Jun 2011
Second Home Owners Face New Tax
Second home owners in France face a new tax, but until the law is passed there are uncertainties about the scope of its application.
17 May 2011
Local Rate Relief in 2011
The income thresholds for assistance with local property taxes have recently be revised.
03 May 2011
