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Inheritance - Protecting the Surviving Spouse

8th Oct 2025

Inheritance - Protecting the Surviving Spouse

We have recently updated our guide to the use of a marital property agreement to protect the surviving spouse.

Budget 2026

2nd Oct 2025

Budget 2026

Early reports on the draft budget for 2026 suggest the tax on savings and investment income will increase, whilst social charges for some may be reduced.

Calculating Inheritance Rights

18th Sep 2025

Calculating Inheritance Rights

A French court considered the basis for calculating the value of an asset in an inheritance.

Taxation of Couples

9th Sep 2025

Taxation of Couples

Since September 1st, France’s pay-as-you-earn income tax system has undergone a major overhaul for married and civil union couples.

Local Rates 2025

6th Sep 2025

Local Rates 2025

A study published this week reveals that local rates bills will rise less sharply in 2025 than in previous years.

Access to French Tax Portal

4th Sep 2025

Access to French Tax Portal

The recent reinforcement of security to the government tax portal is causing difficulties for professionals.

Social Charges on Pension Income

31st Aug 2025

Social Charges on Pension Income

Social charges on public service pension income are once again in the spotlight this year, with some local tax offices appearing to go native on the rules.

Inheritance Tax Declaration

20th Aug 2025

Inheritance Tax Declaration

The French Parliament is considering a bill to extend the deadline for filing an inheritance tax declaration.

Trust Structure 'An Artificial Arrangement'

23rd Jul 2025

Trust Structure 'An Artificial Arrangement'

A British couple who set up a trust structure to reduce their French taxable income are accused of tax fraud.

Income Tax 2026

16th Jul 2025

Income Tax 2026

The government has announced a freezing of tax allowances for next year, as well as abolition of the 10% pension allowance.

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