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A Fortune, Two Wills and Three Children

20th Aug 2026

A Fortune, Two Wills and Three Children

A family feud involving two wills, a contested gift and immense wealth offers a revealing insight into the frequent complexities of inheritances in France.

Inheritance Tax Relief for Grandchildren

22nd Jul 2026

Inheritance Tax Relief for Grandchildren

The tax burden on grandchildren who inherit instead of a parent has been eased, in an important clarification of French inheritance tax rules.

Inheritance Taxation of Trusts

2nd Jul 2026

Inheritance Taxation of Trusts

A recent court case pitted heirs against the tax authority, which contested the validity of the inheritance tax return on the grounds that the deceased had not effectively disposed of assets placed in trusts.

Capital Gains Tax After Separation

30th Jun 2026

Capital Gains Tax After Separation

A French court considers the capital gains tax payable on the sale of a property after a couple separate.

The American Taxpayer in France

15th Jun 2026

The American Taxpayer in France

The international press often portrays American expatriates in France as facing a uniquely onerous tax situation. But is this perception accurate? Well, yes and no.

Non-Residents - Capital Gains Tax

12th Jun 2026

Non-Residents - Capital Gains Tax

Certain non-residents selling French property are facing an unexpected increase in the tax burden on capital gains.

Civil Partnerships - Fiscal Abuse

30th May 2026

Civil Partnerships - Fiscal Abuse

A recent decision of the French tax authority sends a clear message that a civil partnership cannot be used simply as a tool for tax optimisation.

French Property Tax 2025 - Taxe Foncière

16th May 2026

French Property Tax 2025 - Taxe Foncière

A newly published report provides a detailed analysis of local property tax levels across France.

French Income Tax Payable in 2026

10th Apr 2026

French Income Tax Payable in 2026

What you will pay in French income tax this year at different levels of income and by type of household.

French Income Tax Return 2026

6th Apr 2026

French Income Tax Return 2026

The French government has released the dates for submission of the 2026 income tax return for 2025 income.

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