Taxation

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.

13th Jan 2025

Tax Inspections of Individuals

What you need to know about tax inspections in France.

14th Dec 2024

Capital Gains Tax - Entering Residential Care

What is the liability to capital gains tax for a person entering residential care?

3rd Dec 2024

Social Charges on Pension Income 2025

17.2% / 7.5%*In relation to investment/rental income and capital gains* a reduced rate applies to certain households, which you can read about in our article Social Charges, S1s and Exemptions.As can be seen from the table, different rates of CSG apply on pension income

28th Nov 2024

Undeclared Income and Foreign Bank Account

A UK national who failed to declare their full income, or a foreign bank account, is ordered to pay arrears of tax and a penalty.

31st Oct 2024

France's 'Exit Tax'

What is the 'exit tax' and who is liable?

12th Oct 2024

French Budget 2025

The government unveiled its finance bill for 2025 this week, but without a parliamentary majority just how much of it will pass into law remains uncertain.