Tax

French police warn of ‘overpaid tax’ email scam

Email claims recipients are owed money by French tax authorities

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Do I need to declare loan interest paid to me to French tax authorities?

Reader received payment back on original amount of €7,000 from friend

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What should you do if you have missed France's tax declaration deadline?

Late declarants face financial penalties

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French income tax declaration: key upcoming dates

Online declarants must request paper version by June 15

French PM warned against lowering VAT on fuel

Proposal measures described as too costly by advisory body

France cuts air ticket tax on 26 regional routes

The measure follows government efforts to support underserved areas

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France 2021 inheritance law: Why wills choosing Scots law may be exempt from forced heirship

The same may also apply to wills electing law from one US state

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Why living in France but investing only in the UK creates risk

It is ill-advised to keep most of your money in one country

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Can I get a tax reduction for employing gardener at second home in France?

Rebate is available to people who employ someone to work at their home via the Cesu system

54% of French households did not pay income tax in 2025

Income tax brought in a record €95 billion last year despite most homes not paying any

UK government pensions and social charges: has French law changed?

Reader reports being told by an accountant new rules affect this income from 2025

Map: Which departments paid the most property tax in 2025?

Average increase of 2.4% but wide variation in total cost

Can we rent out second SCI home in France?

Short-term furnished rentals via the scheme can create significant tax risks

Here are the 2026 dates for French income tax payments and reimbursements

Updated tax notice in July or August will inform taxpayers of next steps

Where to find help with important admin in France

A website and phone helpline exist to help with all kinds of complex documents and processes

April and June tax deadlines for Americans living in France

Many citizens are exempt from paying tax in the US tax but most must still declare

Official tool lets you estimate your French tax for 2025 income

Simulator can help taxpayers check what payments may be due later in year

Can the French tax office seize money from my bank account?

This can happen if you leave such bills unpaid, usually after several reminder letters

2025 French income tax declarations open April 9, 2026

Declaration period usually runs six to nine weeks dependent on where the declarant lives

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French residential tax debits have not been taken - what should I do?

Many opt for monthly payments from January to October

Is there a ‘bedroom tax’ in France for additional rooms?

The surface area of rooms is used to calculate property taxes

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New tax on deliveries from outside EU: How will it affect customers?

The new charge applies to deliveries valued under €150

€1.2m Dubai case ruling shows importance of knowing French tax residency rules

Couple ordered to pay backdated taxes to France

France finally passes 2026 budget - what it means for residents

Budget has measures to help homeowners and low earners but is more punitive to business and local authorities

Am I being overcharged on savings in France?

A reader writes about income tax demands on interest

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France’s ‘solidarité fiscale’: when you are responsible for your partner’s tax

Couples who are married or in a civil partnership are jointly liable for certain taxes.

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I have received a second-home tax bill for my main home in France - what should I do?

Ensure the tax office has the correct personal details

Your neighbour can legally check (part of) your tax assessment in France

There are strict conditions that must be met, however

Commission votes to raise French income tax bands in boost for taxpayers

Measure still faces opposition

French tax payment due for nine million households. Will you get it?

Payouts average €600 and will soon be made directly to registered bank accounts

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Money, taxes, pensions: What's new in France in 2026

New money-saving budget, allowances, income tax freeze and retirement age

Christmas gifts: from what sum must they be declared to French tax office

The process for declaration is moving fully online from January 2026

Airbnb can be seen by tax office as 'similar to a hotel' if too many services are offered to clients

Classification as 'non-professional' furnished landlord used to be a simple way to declare revenue

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Why up to 200,000 households in France risk paying tax – or paying more – in 2026

Lack of a 2026 full budget has many implications

UK retirees win government pension charges victory in France

Successful campaign by foreign residents should bring relief to hundreds of public sector pensioners

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French officials publish reminder on when gifts require formal declaration

New online system will be in place from January 2026

Small but significant change to French tax website

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Taxe foncière: how to ask for delay, reduction, or cancellation of French property tax

Requests can be made even after the payment date has passed

How to save money on your French tax bill by giving to charity this year

Gifts to good causes before January can be declared in your spring 2026 tax return

Why am I suddenly being charged withholding tax in France?

Upcoming instalments can be viewed through personal space of French tax site

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High-income top-up tax deadline for French households is December 15

Wealthy households must make advance payment before final amounts calculated via spring tax return

France’s key tax deadlines for December

Second-home owners must pay their taxe d’habitation this month

Good news for many micro-entrepreneurs in France: plans to lower VAT threshold rejected by Senate

Vote reverses proposal to lower tax exemption thresholds for self-employed workers

Last few days remaining to modify 2025 tax declaration online in France

December 3 closing date for online correction service

Is sudden high bill from new French tax office correct?

If you believe the extra demand is incorrect, a réclamation can be made

Spending time in UK on a French Brexit card: what are the tax implications?

Tax residency and right to live in France are two separate issues

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Online tool reveals how your salary measures up in France

Are you well paid or not compared to everyone else? A new tool can tell you

MPs suggest extra tax on fast-food outlets as numbers grow in France

Potential bill amendment aims to halt rapid expansion of fast-food establishments

Is it possible to contest property tax bill from French authorities?

Taxes are based on property status at start of year

French second home tax: over 1,600 communes opt for additional levy

Communes deemed to face housing shortage can opt for surtax of up to 60% more on top of taxe d'habitation bill

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MPs vote to replace France’s property wealth tax with ‘unproductive wealth’ levy

France’s proposed ‘unproductive wealth’ tax - part of ongoing 2026 budget talks - would cover assets such as art, jewellery and some assurance vie policies

Interview: Gabriel Zucman on France’s ‘Zucman tax’

Economist says idea is not to make the rich pay more than the rest of the population but rather to ensure they cannot pay less

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Bills for France’s second-home property tax will start to arrive next week

More than 1,600 communes have opted to raise additional rates for the taxe d’habitation this year

Millions in France to see two tax debits from bank account today

One payment relates to property tax and the other to income tax

Plan for capital gain tax to apply to some main French homes

Current exemption would only apply after five years of ownership with some exceptions

Refuse collection charges in France set to rise amid pollution tax hike

Change estimated to add €40 to €76 to average household bills by 2030

No rise in private sector workers’ supplementary French pension next year

Unions and employers failed to agree on the level of any increase

Is it possible to transfer my apartment to my daughter in France?

Gifting only residual ownership is one of many options

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Why do pensioners get a 10% tax allowance against income in France?

The deduction is applied automatically and does not have to be claimed

Receive French tax credits? If so it is good to update your information

Annual change can disrupt split-payment system used by authorities

How do French capital gains rules apply to a rental property?

Designated usage is important factor in tax calculation

How do we provide proof of non-tax residency in France?

It is important to ensure you are not taxed twice under double tax treaty rule

Explained: local property taxes in France

Bills can vary significantly due to a number of factors

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French councils pause taxe foncière rises but more apply second home surtax

Local authorities thought to be minimising extra revenue in the run-up to elections

Are you among millions of people debited for extra French tax today?

Debits of up to €300 will be taken automatically

Landlords must declare rent in French property declaration form from 2026

New requirement relates to the Biens immobiliers online property ownership form

Do you need to declare a UK inheritance in France? - Partner article

A tax resident in France is 'technically' required to - regardless of where the deceased lived

Budget could cut tax reduction for parents of secondary school children in France

Proponents propose a current tax break should instead be channelled into grants

Self-employed workers in France: new proposals on VAT thresholds

Plans in draft 2026 budget would affect retailers amongst others

Which gifts are liable for tax in France?

Gifts can be declared through your online tax space

Is money from solar panels taxable in France?

It is worth considering whether you will sell electricity back to the grid or not

Taxe foncière bills - why many French communes are not raising rates this year

Less than 13% of communes have implemented additional increases

Partner article: How procrastination can hurt your wealth in France

The costs of waiting can be high if certain details are ignored – and a little planning can go a long way

Partner article: What is happening with US ‘tax fairness’ bill?

Bill to change citizenship-based taxation system is gaining cross-party support

French social charges and UK government pensions: Official response

The DGFiP clarified the rules to The Connexion after several readers reported unexpected charges

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