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Taxation
Your French Income Tax Return 2018
French income tax returns need to be submitted next month, for 2017 income, with most households now required to make an on-line declaration.
06 Apr 2018
Guide to French Wealth Tax
We have updated our guide to the wealth tax in France, to reflect the significant changes to the tax that now apply.
07 Mar 2018
French Social Charges in 2018
Social charges have been increased this year, but they remain partially tax deductible and there are a number of exemptions.
07 Mar 2018
French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2017
The maximum income thresholds that apply before you pay income tax in France in 2018 on 2017 income.
08 Feb 2018
Refuse Collection Charges in France
Do not expect door-to-door refuse collection in rural France, but you will still need to pay a refuse collection tax.
07 Dec 2017
Wealth Tax Reform in France
Wealth tax in France is going through some changes, writes Sandy Dalmas of French tax accountants Roche & Cie.
07 Nov 2017
French Tax and Social Security Changes for 2018
The government have published their tax and social security programme for next year, so what does it mean for households and small businesses?
06 Oct 2017
Self-Build and French Capital Gains Tax
What capital gains tax rules apply on the sale of a self-build home in France?
06 Oct 2017
Wealth Tax Property Valuation Rejected
A couple who sought to reduce their French wealth tax bill by a low valuation of their home face an additional tax bill of €250K.
08 Sep 2017
Tax Claims on 2016 Income
We have received a large number of mails over the past few weeks from those of you who state that you have been incorrectly taxed this year.
08 Sep 2017
Capital Gains Tax Rules on Former Residents
The French Constitutional Court is to consider if a rule relating to capital gains tax on non-residents is unconstitutional.
08 Sep 2017
Principal Residence and French Capital Gains Tax
A recent case in the French courts considered the definition of the ‘principal residence’ for the purposes of exemption from capital gains tax.
08 Aug 2017
French Property Rates in 2017
Local rates bills have remained broadly unchanged this year, with the average amount payable by each household around €2,000.
11 Jul 2017
Social Charges Increase in 2018
Social charges on pension income, investment income and capital gains are set to increase, although not everyone is destined to pay more.
13 Jun 2017
French Income Tax Payable in 2017
How much income tax might you expect to pay this year?
13 May 2017
Your French Income Tax Return 2017
With the French income tax declaration deadline approaching we take you through the basic rules concerning income tax in France.
04 Apr 2017
French Social Charges and UK Taxation
What is the relationship between social charges on non-resident French income and capital gains and domestic tax liability?
04 Apr 2017
Non-Europeans and Social Charges
The French Constitutional Court has ruled that non-Europeans are obliged to pay social charges on investment income.
04 Apr 2017
Local Rates Allowances in France 2017
The income thresholds that entitle households to an exemption from their local rates in France have been revised upwards this year.
03 Mar 2017
Mixed Residency Status in France
With an increasing number of people living and working across international borders, it is possible for couples to have mixed tax residency status.
06 Feb 2017
