Tax

Moves to end automatic citizen-based taxation of Americans living abroad

Eligible US citizens would be able to claim residency-based taxation status and see automatic requirement for annual American tax returns end

Law passed to allow France to continue to collect taxes despite lack of 2025 budget

A new budget will still need to be passed at the start of next year. The emergency law does not raise income tax bands as usually happens so these remain frozen at 2024 levels

Are French tax charges on foreign property rental income correct?

France should award tax credits in some situations

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Must I continue paying French property tax for second home sold in January?

Property taxes can be split into ten monthly payments

Tax points to consider before the start of 2025 in France

If you donate money to certain charities now it can reduce the amount of tax you pay next year

France set to pass emergency ‘budget law’: is it good or bad for your finances?

The country will effectively be without a budget from 2025, with knock-on effects for individuals and companies

Do foreign savings accounts have to be declared on French tax forms?

Admitting errors may make the authorities more lenient

Airline passenger refunds due as ticket tax rise cancelled by French government fall

Refunds of up to €57 are due for clients who booked flights in early November and up to early December

Millions in France at risk of paying more tax due to budget chaos

2024 tax brackets may be maintained with no allowance for inflation unless new measures are passed

This will be the minimum property tax increase in 2025 in France

Communes are likely to add further charges to final bills

Foreign bank accounts: French court clarifies rules after US account case

Failure to declare them can result in a steep fine

Is Capital Gains Tax levied on land in France?

Additional taxes apply in the case of certain sales

Why French tax authorities may take money from your bank account this week

It relates to income tax declaration this spring

Explainer: who pays France’s CFE business tax and what exemptions?

We look at the rules around this tax, which also applies to self-employed workers

Discover the pros (and some cons) of French civil partnership

Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains the financial benefits and drawbacks of a Pacte Civil de Solidarité

Planned French air travel tax hike will push up ticket prices, say easyJet

The tax increase would be part of the French government's efforts to reduce a €60bn deficit

Why many in France will see tax payment debited from bank account today

We also explain how to spread property taxes out monthly for next year

Why have we not been paying taxe d’habitation on our French second home?

Exemptions exist but only apply in a very limited number of scenarios

More second homes in France face higher tax under new proposal

Far-left proposal would see all communes able to levy additional surcharges on second-home tax

Understand French tax rules on furnished rentals

Confusion over the rules has been rife after government error last year

French property and tax: 7 common questions

Rob Kay, Senior Partner at Blevins Franks, reviews costs, taxes, and estate planning for UK nationals

Step-children: French MPs favour new €31,865 gift tax allowance

Amendment also calls to lighten tax on siblings, nephews and nieces - but to tax wealthy direct heirs more

Moves to strengthen France’s ‘exit tax’: who would this affect?

Proposal would see tax revert to 2011 status

French second home tax notices to be sent in November - who pays it?

Taxe d’habitation was formerly charged on all properties but is now only levied on second-homes

Explained: 2024 inheritance tax for family members in France

Any bill also depends on the amount left and the nature of the assets

What to do if you cannot pay a tax bill in France

Options for an extension, or a full rebate, exist

Proposed tax rises on well-off in France: who is deemed wealthy?

The PM is considering several options to raise the billions needed to address the country’s deficit

Which taxes could be raised, or introduced, in new French PM's budget to combat debt?

‘The situation is extremely serious, more severe than I was led to believe,’ says new PM Michel Barnier

Strikes, French property tax deadlines: Key dates in October

The month sees several administrative changes - as well as a celebration of French architecture

Can I cancel French property tax payments in advance if I will be 75 next year?

There are exemptions from paying taxe foncière for some

Why French tax office may debit up to €300 from your bank account on Thursday

Any payments due can be checked on the French tax site

Is it possible to apply for a cap on my French property tax bill?

Some property owners can limit how much they pay if they have exceptionally low income

Where is official post sent in France whilst we travel in motorhome?

Although mail can be forwarded or collected on your behalf there are challenges

Is more tax payable if putting a carport in front of French second home?

Taxe foncière payments can increase if additions are made to a property

Are French property owners set for some good tax news?

Lower year-on-year inflation means that next year’s tax increase should be lower - but not all owners will be affected equally

Government warning about scammers pretending to be French authorities

Fraudulent emails and texts are rife during tax season

Can home owners ask for French property tax payment deferral?

Property tax notices will arrive shortly if not already

Is it aways possible to correct an error in French tax income declaration?

How you can correct tax declaration errors without penalties

Capital gains tax when selling property in France

Rob Kay, a senior partner at Blevins Franks financial advice group, reviews this aspact of taxation

Participatory tax: Could French taxpayers soon choose where taxes go?

The concept has been rejected in France previously but is in operation elsewhere

Explained: What to check on 2024 French tax statements

This document is also often required for administrative processes

‘Tourist tax’: who pays this in France, how much and when?

Visitors to France may be charged a tourist tax when they stay in a hotel, B&B, campsite, or holiday village. Here is how it works

LIST: Key dates in 2024 for France’s property owner’s tax

Deadlines for the taxe foncière depend on payment method

How do cross-border capital gains charges work for French residents?

Christopher Davenport of Kentingtons financial firm looks at capital gains obligations for those living in France but selling property abroad

Nine financial points to consider when retiring in France

Rob Kay, regional director at Blevins Franks, offers advice on tax, pensions and estate planning

How to correct your 2024 French tax declaration

Changes can be made until December 4

French second home: in what cases can you be exempt from taxe d’habitation?

Reductions are no longer available but in certain cases owners can be exempted

Has France’s reform of tax on holiday rental properties changed?

Confusion reigned last year over changes included ‘by mistake’ in finance bill

French second-home tax errors: How to know if overpaid and what to do

Amount of taxe d’habitation wrongly collected is said to have doubled last year. Refund requests can be made

Are you among millions to get a French tax refund today?

Or will you receive a demand to pay more tax? We explain

Mystery boxes, UK voting, tax declaration: 5 French practical updates

A round-up of recent practical articles you may have missed

Can daughter be in my ‘French tax household’ if she studies abroad?

A child who is part of a family quotient can lower a parent’s tax bill

Tax, visas: Is there an English version of official French websites?

We review some of the key information pages used in everyday life in France

How do tax credits for help at French home work?

There are two chèque emploi service universel (CESU) options

Private swimming pools in France must have these safety features

Fences, alarms and covers are among solutions to tick off the legal requirements

How do tax credits for having a gardener at French home work?

Always make sure you use registered people to undertake work at your home

New shed, veranda, pool: how to declare in France and what time frame

Tax authorities have been using AI software to track down undeclared extensions

Does everyone in France need to complete an income tax return?

Deadlines to complete declaration fall in May or June this year

Millions to get email from French tax officials: be sure to read it

If the information contained is wrong and you do not take action you could be fined

Key errors foreigners may make with French tax declarations

We look at some of the pitfalls that could prove costly to newcomers

Gite owners in France urged to take advice on tax changes

New tax rules could leave furnished holiday accommodation owners confused about which accounting system to use

Who still has to pay taxe d’habitation property tax in France?

Changes on how the charge is levied have taken place in recent years

Who has to complete the new French property declaration in 2024?

Not all property owners will need to submit a return this year

France's new property declaration form: 2024 rules and fines explained

A new deadline is in place for those who have yet to declare - or have moved

Three ways your taxes will be eased in France this year

Adjustments for inflation and extended reliefs should help many households

Bin collection fees in France: what changes do you need to know about?

A system of ‘incentive charges’ is set to expand to most homes despite opposition

Stay up to date: 13 changes and updates for everyday life in France

Property taxes, gas bills, medicine fees, airline hand luggage, fibre internet and more

French tax inspectors get more power to check if you make money online

Informers can set up fake profiles on Facebook, Airbnb and Leboncoin and earn cash rewards to expose undeclared income

‘Pay per wheelie bin’ rubbish charge set to expand across France

7 million people are currently affected but there is a target of 25 million on the scheme by next year

Many gite owners in France forced into complex and costly tax regime

Some say the new finance law was rushed through and ‘accidently’ penalises gites

Where are France's 3 million empty homes and why so many?

Vacancy rates are in double figures in some rural communes, but also in major cities

Working ‘on the black’ costs France €10 billion a year

Undeclared income includes work done for cash only and ‘errors’ when declaring income

Swimming pools: How to check you are within tax rules in France

There are forms to fill in and taxes to pay at both the construction stage and after completion. Here is how it works

Must I pay French tourist tax if I stay in a region away from my home?

Local authorities have to vote to levy the tax

What changes in France in 2024 for money, tax and banking?

We look at the new banking regulations, property declarations and tax bands

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