Taxation

28th Sep 2024

Income Tax Refunds and Payments 2024

Income tax reconciliations for millions of households began this month.

24th Sep 2024

Death in France - Recovery of Social Benefits

Beneficiaries of an estate in France can face a bill for social benefits and residential care services received by a deceased person.

12th Sep 2024

How to Reduce the Cost of an Inheritance - Part 1

By the standards of many other countries inheritance tax in France is high, so taking advantage of the options available to reduce the tax is essential for many international owners.

9th Sep 2024

Local Rates Bills 2024

The overwhelming majority of councils have decided not to impose an increase in the local rates this year.

26th Aug 2024

Valuation of Effects for Inheritance Tax

What are the rules concerning the valuation of personal and household effects for French inheritance tax?

2nd Jul 2024

Taxe d'Habitation on Second Homes

The number of councils who have decided to apply a surtax on the local rates of second homes has risen sharply.

27th Jun 2024

Divorce Separation and Financial Responsibilities

The tax, property rights and obligations of separating couples have been altered by a new law.

25th Jun 2024

Tax Service for Non-Residents

The government acknowledges failures in the tax service to non-residents.

21st Jun 2024

Taxe Foncière Bills by Department 2023

The French tax authority have published the average annual taxe foncière bills payable in each department.

21st May 2024

Taxe Foncière 2023 - Departments

New figures give a picture of average rates bills for households in 2023.