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Taxation
Social Charges on Non-Europeans
The French Constitutional Council is to rule on the legality of social charges imposed on the investment income, property income and capital gains of non-Europeans.
06 Jan 2017
Increase in Social Charges Exemption Thresholds
The income thresholds for exemption or reduction in social charges on pension income have been increased for 2017.
06 Jan 2017
Stamp Duty in France to be Abolished?
The favourite to be the next President of France, François Fillon, is proposing significant property based tax reductions and liberalisation of the private housing sector.
06 Dec 2016
Income Tax Relief in France in 2017
As a result of the proposed introduction of PAYE in France in 2018, most 2017 income will escape income tax and social charges.
06 Dec 2016
French Income Tax Reductions for 2016/17
With a presidential election due next year, the French government have raided the larder to announce some income tax reductions for 2017.
04 Oct 2016
Local Property Rates in France 2016
Local rates bills have remained broadly stable again this year compared to 2015, with the average amount payable by each household around €2,000.
04 Oct 2016
French Income Tax Rate for Non-Residents
The French government have made it easier for non-residents to pay a lower rate of tax on French sourced income, but there is no relenting on social charges.
05 Sep 2016
Social Charges on Non-Resident Furnished Lettings
Many non-residents who previously did not pay social charges on furnished rental income in France have been hit by the charges this year.
05 Sep 2016
Payment of French Income Tax 2016
If you are finding it difficult to pay your French income tax bill this year it is possible to ask for a delay in settling the bill.
05 Sep 2016
Capital Gains Tax Refunds for Non-EEA Nationals
A French court has ruled that the claim period for reimbursement of overpaid capital gains taxes by non-EEA nationals is two years, not one year as the government had claimed.
07 Jun 2016
French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2016
The income thresholds that apply before you become liable for income tax in France in 2016.
03 May 2016
Local Rates Allowances in France 2016
The income thresholds that entitle households to an exemption in their local rates in France have been revised upwards this year.
05 Apr 2016
Inheritance Planning and the Risks of Low Valuation
Particular care is needed over the valuation of property when seeking to minimise liability to inheritance tax in France.
05 Apr 2016
Income Tax Relief in France for Children
Financial support to an impecunious adult child is tax deductible in France, whatever their age, marital status or place of residence.
03 Mar 2016
Increase in Social Charges Exemption Thresholds
The income thresholds for exemption or reduction in social charges on pension income have been increased for 2016.
03 Feb 2016
Social Charges Maintained in 2016
A change in the law maintains social charges on the rental income and capital gains of non-residents and others not affiliated to the French social security system.
06 Jan 2016
French Income Tax Reduction 2016
The government have increased the income tax rebate that is granted to households who are likely to face marginal imposition in 2016.
06 Jan 2016
European Certificate of Succession in France
The French government have published a decree to bring into operation in France the European Certificate of Succession.
03 Dec 2015
Taxation of Gains in Share Sales
The French government have been obliged to alter the calculation of capital gains on the sale of shares, following a ruling by the French Supreme Court.
03 Dec 2015
Payment of Local Rates in France
With two local rates to pay in France it is well worth setting up a monthly direct debit with the tax office to spread the pain over the year.
03 Dec 2015
