Taxation

2nd Apr 2025

French Tax Return 2025

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

1st Apr 2025

Capital Gains Tax Relief on Building Work

A recent case in the French courts shows the importance having proof of payment to obtain relief from capital gains tax on building works.

8th Mar 2025

French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2025

The maximum income thresholds by household size that apply before French income tax is payable in 2025 on 2024 income.

6th Mar 2025

Tax on Vacant Homes - Exemption

A property owner claims relief from the tax on vacant homes on the grounds that the property was uninhabitable.

24th Feb 2025

Inheritance Tax - Late Payment and Penalities

A court rules on the late filing of an inheritance tax declaration due to administrative delays.

15th Feb 2025

Spending "Out of Control" says Auditor

The French national auditor says that spending is "out of control" and sees France "with its back to the wall".

13th Feb 2025

New Inheritance Tax Allowance

The government has introduced a new inheritance tax allowance to family members for the purchase of a new property or the energy renovation of an existing home.

11th Feb 2025

Capital Gains Tax on Furnished Lettings

Landlords of furnished lettings will face a higher capital gains tax bill on the sale of the property, but it is far from a calamity.

5th Feb 2025

Income Tax 2025

The income tax rates and bands for this year appear to have been finally settled.

23rd Jan 2025

Inheritance Planning for Grandchildren

Skipping a generation is a tax efficient means of reducing French inheritance tax.