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Pensions Tax Allowance 2027

23rd Sep 2026

Pensions Tax Allowance 2027

The French government is considering reducing the tax advantage currently available to pensioners as part of its plans to cut public spending in 2027.

Taxe Foncière Bills by Department

21st Sep 2026

Taxe Foncière Bills by Department

New figures show the average amount of taxe foncière paid by property owners in each French department.

France’s 2027 Budget Crisis

14th Sep 2026

France’s 2027 Budget Crisis

France is heading into an unusually difficult autumn

Local Property Taxes and Property Condition

7th Sep 2026

Local Property Taxes and Property Condition

A French homeowner challenges the tax authority over the tax assessment of his property.

Challenging a French Income Tax Demand

4th Sep 2026

Challenging a French Income Tax Demand

We know from your mails that many of you consider you are frequently taxed incorrectly in France, so how do you go about challenging an income tax demand?

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.

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