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Tax exemption

Is there an age exemption for French ‘taxe foncière’?

I was 75 in January 2019 and because my income is small, I thought I would have total exemption from the taxe foncière . However, I received a bill for around €1,000. This was lower than previous years but I was expecting zero. What could the reason be? D.P.

I have received a taxe d’habitation bill but aren’t over 70s exempt?

The French 'residence tax’ is now only paid by the top 20% of higher-income main home households. We explain the changes relating to age exemptions

Taxe foncière property tax in France: What exemptions exist?

This tax is payable by property owners but individuals can benefit from an exemption or reduction depending on their situation and the nature of the building or land

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Who still has to pay taxe d’habitation in France and until when?

Payments for main homes now relate to income but the tax may have risen for second homes depending on where the property is located

Second home owners: Can I obtain property tax rebate?

Your question answered: can I obtain property tax rebate as could not visit?

French tax exemption for rentals

There is an income tax exemption for people who rent out a room in their home, which avoids the need for the property owner to declare the income under the micro-BIC regime.

Do I meet ‘modest’ income rule?

I have learned that householders do not have to pay taxe foncière after 75 and can be entitled to a reduction after the age of 65 if their income is “modest”.

Tax-free, but not for all

President Macron recently told members of the public that “no one is going to be paying taxe d’habitation any more” – but did he really mean no one?

Social charge exemption rejected

I am a British pensioner, resident in France. I requested for social charges of 17.2% applied to my investment income to be removed on the grounds that my healthcare is covered by the UK under an S1. This has been rejected by my tax office with no reason given. I would appreciate your advice as to how to contest this. R.C.

Leaving money to a disabled person in France

I have read you can leave up to €159,000 to a registered disabled person whatever their relationship to the deceased and this will be tax free. Do you know if this would apply to an autistic grandchild resident in the UK? She does receive some kind of disability benefit in her own right plus 1-1 assistance in school. Does France include neuro-developmental conditions in its definition of ‘disabled’ and what type of documentation would be needed? C.N.

Revealed: who will be exempt from taxe d'habitation

Government reveals income thresholds for exemption within three years from 'unfair' tax

Do I have to claim exemption from the taxe foncière?

Can you please explain how older people may qualify for an exemption from the taxe foncière? Is it automatic or do I have to claim it? I am 75 but last winter I had to pay tax of more than €1,000. S.G.

Tax exemption

Is there an age exemption for French ‘taxe foncière’?

I have received a taxe d’habitation bill but aren’t over 70s exempt?

Taxe foncière property tax in France: What exemptions exist?

Who still has to pay taxe d’habitation in France and until when?

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