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Tax declarations in France: How to tell an official email from a scam

Staying alert can help protect you and your money during this declaration period

Key errors foreigners may make with French tax declarations

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

American expats in France: 5 tips for your first tax season

The rules require US citizens to file with the IRS, their state and the French authorities

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How do I register as an artist to sell paintings?

Painters fall under the artistes-auteurs tax and social security regime

Beware: crooks are back with scam over French tax payments

New warning from the tax authorities over fake text offers which inform people of tax rebates. They are a scam to get your banking details

French tax website crashes just a day before property form deadline

The site, impots.gouv.fr, was unavailable on Wednesday afternoon but was partially functioning on Thursday

Tips and advice as mandatory French property form deadline looms

You have until July 31 to submit the declaration

Scam warning as French tax authorities begin sending out refunds

Here is how the refunds work and how to avoid falling victim to a swindle

Tax, gardens open, property form, strikes: Key dates in France in June

From neighbourhood parties to the annual music festival, we look at what is happening this month in France

Beware: New text message scam targets French tax return season

It sees fraudsters try to steal people’s tax account details, including their numéro fiscal and password

Do UK or French inheritances need to be declared on French tax return?

There is often confusion between inheritances and ordinary income

Reminder: The deadline for some French tax returns is next week

Deadlines for online declarations are staggered by department. Paper declarations are earlier

France property declaration: How can I find login information?

We look at how you can use your numéro fiscal to create your account for the first time, or what to do if you have lost this information or your password.

Free phone help from accountants for French income tax declarations

We have also updated our 2023 French Income Tax guide with additional reader questions – see below for the topics

Fuel, Prime de Noël, Covid: 9 December 2022 dates to note in France

Key dates include an end to fuel rebates and the 4% electricity cap, aid for wood-fired homes and gadget repairs, Christmas bonuses, new mask recommendations and long-Covid help

Millions to receive tax reimbursement in France: why and who?

Some will be due thousands of euros. We explain

How to mention my husband in French tax form if he has no tax number?

Reader’s partner is currently still UK resident and is working there

How do French tax declarations work with revenue from Leboncoin?

We look at when you have to declare if you are selling items on online sales platforms

French tax declaration: Are there capital gain abatements for shares?

There are still abatements, rising to up to 65%, dependent on the length of time you have held the shares for and the declaration system you choose

France’s deadline for paper income declarations extended to end of May

If you are a first-time declarer or are unable to declare online, you now have extra time to complete your declaration this year

French income tax declaration deadline looms - seven rules explained

Partner article: Income is taxed differently in France to the UK. Rob Kay, from Blevins Franks, highlights seven key points to be aware of

How do I declare my French taxes as a widow?

You will have to fill in two declarations, one for yourself and the other one for your partner. We explain how it works

How do I declare my UK government income in French tax form?

Reader asks after being unable to find where to enter tax already paid in last year’s declaration

Do I need to do French tax return if I only receive UK police pension?

We look at the rules for someone living in France who receives an income that is already taxed in the UK

How do I find and download the French income tax declaration form?

The declaration platform is open with deadlines approaching for the residents of some French departments

Six changes for household finances coming up in France in May

The coming month sees the income tax declaration deadline for some departments, newly increased benefit payments, a continued freeze on regulated gas tariffs, a rise in the minimum wage and more

Will it be simpler declaring taxes in France in the second year?

This mostly depends on your sources of income

Income tax declarations: parents urged to claim their discount

Parents of children in collège, lycée or higher education are entitled to a tax reduction but must take action to claim it

Warning over new income tax declaration scams in France

Fraudsters are presenting themselves as tax officials and asking people to call expensive numbers. They are also sending emails that appear official and ask for personal data or banking details

Dates set for declaring French property wealth tax this year

Impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI) declarations should be made at the same time as income tax declarations, although the deadline depends on the region on France

French income tax: Online declarations suspended due to errors

Tax officials have taken the rare step of closing down declarations ‘at least for the weekend’ after reports of errors over amounts that are pre-filled

Online tax declarations open: One update is for Britons post-Brexit

There are new boxes for new tax credits and a clarification relating to the section for foreign bank accounts and investments

French income tax: Deadlines for 2021 declarations released

All French residents must declare, as well as non-residents with French-declarable income such as French rental income

How to apply for a ‘numéro fiscal’ for your first French tax return

You need this identification number to submit your income tax declaration online. We explain how and when you will receive it

Exchange rates for 2021 income to help with French tax declaration

Foreign income must be declared in euros on your French tax return but we have a handy guide for major English-speaking countries

May 20 is deadline to post paper income tax declarations in France

Envelopes containing forms for declarations from residents and non-residents must be postmarked Thursday, May 20, 2021

What is changing in France in December 2020?

This month it will become much easier to change health insurers, gas prices are going up, and there are some important financial deadlines.

French tax refund scam being circulated by email

The email - seemingly sent by French tax authorities - is a scam to obtain bank details, timed to coincide with summer tax refunds in France.

Small business and tax advice: régime réel incomes explained

In the June small business and tax advice column, a reader's question on régime réel incomes for the self-employed is answered.

2020 French tax declaration: Sterling exchange rate

Exchange rate for income in pounds

How are incomes declared in France after spouse loss?

My wife has died and I understand I will have to make two tax declarations in 2020. How do I do this? Secondly, when we made tax declarations, we were previously taxed as two parts. How will this work now? D.B.

Declaring UK pensions in France

For a UK NHS pension (non-government) or state pension, a P60 end-of- tax year form is not available. If tax relief at source is provided through the UK, there will be no need for an annual UK tax return and so no year-end UK tax calculation statement of income from HMRC. In this case, how should these UK pensions be submitted for French tax? C.D.

Hackers alter more than 2,000 French tax returns

The tax returns of more than 2,000 people in France may have been altered by hackers, for reasons that remain unclear, it has been confirmed.

Micro regimes help simplify French income tax

Systems to simplify taxation have evolved in France for some kinds of income, such as from renting out property, running a gîte or operating a small business.

Formalities on coming to France

We moved to France last year. We have paid taxes ( foncière and habitation ) and now are wondering about formalities to complete for income tax. Can we declare online? Do we have to visit the tax office? We are both retired and only receive a UK state pension paid in the UK. N.S.

Tax returns are such fun… they deserve a (third) party

Now is a good time to think about what is coming in May... that being tax declaration time.

2018 income exchange rates

Despite the launch of at-source taxation (PAS), income declarations must still be made

Smaller firms can leave tax to Urssaf

Small businesses will be able to benefit from help with organising their employees’ “at source” tax payments, the government has clarified.

‘At source’ tax to go ahead including foreign income

‘At source’ taxation WILL go ahead from January 1 2019, as planned, the government says – and those with certain incomes from abroad are also now expected to be affected as well as those with incomes from sources in France.

Deadline to correct income declarations

With tax notices ( avis ) now going out, those who declared online and realise they have made a mistake or omission have until December 31 to make corrections in the Corriger ma déclaration en ligne section of their account at impots.gouv.fr.

Where do I declare rent income?

As UK nationals who are tax resident in France, in which country should we declare and pay tax on rental income from a property outside the EU paid by the tenants into our UK bank account? P.H.

There is still time to prepare for Brexit aftermath

This month marks one year since the Brexit vote. While we still have no certainty about how Brexit will affect expatriates in France, there are steps you can take today to future-proof your financial planning. Here we consider key questions for Britons living here and what you can do to secure your chosen lifestyle.

Fix your French income tax declaration errors

The service is open from July 1 to December 18, 2018.

Tax corrections open

If you have received your avis d’imposition tax statement and wish to correct an error/s or omission/s in your declaration you can do this via an online correction service until mid-December.

Did I make the tax deadline?

I took my tax declaration to my tax office on the deadline day hoping for advice before submitting it. I found the office was closed all day but a sign said to put papers in the letter box. I went back later in the day having completed my form myself and posted it but I noticed that the box was full, with a few hours to go before the deadline. Is this normal on declaration day? Can I assume my form will have been deemed to have been filed on time? V.K.

Deadline looms for paper tax forms

Tax forms update - declaring 2016 income

This year’s French Income Tax forms (for declaring 2016 income in April-May 2017) are now available and there are some last-minute changes on last year’s forms. We detail these, with references to our new Connexion helpguide to the French Tax Forms, below.

Taxman to pay for information on wealthy people living in France but not paying tax

New law will cover details of tax havens and other large offences in a move to target international tax dodgers

Income tax declaration dates are released

Deadlines for paper and online tax declarations announced

Pool tax dodgers trapped by Google maps

Tax authorities in Lot-et-Garonne used Google maps to track down undeclared new swimming pools

What to do if your tax bill is higher than you expected

IF YOU completed your tax declaration in May, you can look forward to receiving your avis d’impôts this month. If everything is as expected you can relax until next May, comfortable that you have paid your contribution to the great republic. If, however, the tax man demands more than you anticipated, the question is: what next?

Even 'old' foreign bank accounts need to be declared

Reader was fined by tax office for mistake over Australian bank account that is still open

Give to charity and receive a tax reduction

Donations to associations can bring benefits and cut the financial cost