Thousands of property owners in France sent ‘empty home tax’ bills in error The bills, payable this December, can run to thousands of euros
More owners will pay French empty home tax in December 2024 The criteria for charging the taxe sur les logements vacants (TLV) were extended last year
French second-home tax errors: How to know if overpaid and what to do Amount of taxe d’habitation wrongly collected is said to have doubled last year. Refund requests can be made
news Thousands more French second homes face 2024 tax rises Over 500 new communes have voted for 60% levy on vacant second homes
Tax bill errors double in 2023 for French second homes: are refunds possible? MPs are investigating the management of taxe d’habitation after reports of malfunctions
French tax office to send reminder letters for missing property forms Homeowners in France who did not complete a biens immobiliers declaration last year will get a chaser email or letter
Who still has to pay taxe d’habitation property tax in France? Changes on how the charge is levied have taken place in recent years
Benefit controls in France: Criticism of how people are selected Family associations claim that the ‘scoring’ algorithm used is discriminatory and targets vulnerable people
Key changes for income and property tax in France in 2024 Increase in both property taxes could hit households but income tax band changes are favourable to most - and some beneficial schemes have been renewed
Will I be charged taxe foncière on my empty French home? Certain taxes are not charged on empty homes, however in some circumstances exceptions exist
Pools, insurance, tax bills: French property round up Our review of recent property articles you might have missed
Why children as young as two have been sent local tax bills in France Some bills were for over €2,000
Explainer: France’s taxe d’habitation property tax We look at who pay this and when, the exemptions and other rules
Are there age related exemptions for property taxes in France? Age is a factor in obtaining an exemption but other conditions must also be met
Second-home owners in France can check if commune allowed to raise tax This government website lists the areas that are now eligible to increase ‘taxe d’habitation’ on second homes
It is not just Brexit pushing Brits to sell French homes, say readers Cost-of-living issues and taxes have also made having a second home in France less attractive
Tips on completing mandatory French property form a week from deadline All owners of residential property are concerned, even if they do not live in France
Staff in tears as French tax offices grapple with property form issues One union boss says the deadline for the mandatory form might have to be extended again
We were over-optimistic about new property form, says French tax chief The head of the central tax authority admits to long queues and stressful situations for staff, though things are now improving
Draft list of French communes that could face second-home tax hikes More than 3,500 communes will be able to charge an extra levy from next year
How to complete French property form if home is owned by UK company Partner article: Tips on filing a déclaration d’occupation and the tax implications for property owned in this way
Second-home owner woe as 2,600 new French areas allowed to raise tax Communes do not have to apply the tax surcharge. But, if they do, it could be as high as 60%
No fines in 2023, says French property declaration chief The Connexion speaks to Sandrine Majorel-Delage, head of the service behind this new obligation for owners
Is it true there is a paper version of France’s property declaration? In exceptional circumstances, some people were able to use a paper form to declare their property information
French property form: How do I make corrections after submitting it? There have been reports of difficulties with making alterations, however in theory it is possible
French property form: Will I be fined if I miss the June 30 deadline? Penalties are set by law for not completing France’s obligatory online declaration, however officials have pledged leeway
French property form: Why am I asked about visits to our holiday home? The biens immobiliers declaration asks for details of ‘occupancy’ of your French home but this should not be misinterpreted
French property declaration: Who completes this if owned via an SCI? The details to be given are the same as for individuals but the process is slightly different
New property form: How are owners being informed about this? Some readers say the only knowledge they had of this new rule came via The Connexion and that they would otherwise have faced a fine for non-declaration
New France property form: Why are the pre-filled details wrong? The tax authorities have received many queries about ‘incorrect’ descriptions of homes but often no actual error has been made. We explain
Property form: How long for French tax site login details to arrive? Several Connexion readers report having followed the online process to obtain this information
New property form: How do I get a password for the French tax site? There are solutions for both residents and non-residents if you are experiencing problems accessing the site
Property form: What if my home is not listed on the French tax site? The deadline is approaching for the new biens immobiliers declarations – you may need to take action if your property is not visible in your personal space
How do I get a numéro fiscal to access the French tax site? The site is where you can check or declare property you own under a recent new obligation as well as where you declare income, if relevant
Reminder: France homeowners have a month to submit property form Do not delay signing the declaration even if the property description is wrong - the ‘usage’ aspect is most important this year
Five French property updates: second homes surtax, noisy neighbours Plus: how to get a Paris apartment from €30,000, and why air conditioning is becoming increasingly desirable among house hunters in France
Updated step-by-step guide to France’s property form (with pictures) Around 34 million homeowners are required to submit information before the June 30, 2023 deadline
Problems continue with France’s new property form: where to get help? The form is obligatory and should be completed by the end of June. We look at help available for residents and those living outside the country
How do second home owners fill in new French tax-site form? The form must be completed by June 30 and can be done online even if you do not pay tax in France
Do second-home owners in France still pay a television licence fee? Traditionally the TV licence - known as the redevance télé - has been payable along with the taxe d’habitation
One-in-five French municipalities 'expected to raise property tax' This is despite the fact that the government has asked councils not to increase the tax and even try to lower it
Controversy as Grenoble hikes its share of property tax by 25% The mayor says the increase will help the city ‘face up to inflation and the cost of energy’. Critics say it will hit retirees with small pensions and the middle class
Why French mairies are turning to private firms to recoup property tax A group for local mayors, and a firm tracking wrongly-declared property, tell The Connexion reasons for this trend
Dozens of French mairies employing private firms to track tax fraud Stretched budgets are prompting municipal authorities to take tougher action over unpaid taxes relating to pools, extensions and second homes
Delay to plan to increase local tax for more second homes in France A list of extra towns that will be able to charge up to 60% more in taxe d’habitation has been postponed
Exemptions and reductions extended for the taxe foncière in France A new law makes it easier for older people and certain other groups of people to benefit from these in relation to this property owner's tax
Grants, savings, tax: how will your finances change in France in 2023? We look at new laws and changes that could affect you next year
Where is a local tax surcharge applied on second homes in France? More communes are opting for the highest possible taxe d’habitation increase. We explain the rules for when this surcharge can be applied
Neighbour disputes, second home tax, mortgages: French property update We also look at bicycle parking in shared apartment blocks and the manor house for sale with an intriguing silver screen pedigree
Taxe foncière, taxe d’habitation: how are these worked out in France? We look at France’s local tax system and how residents’ bills are calculated
What’s coming up? The week (November 14) ahead in France Medical testing laboratories go on strike, local tax deadlines loom for some, France’s fuel discount reduces, a hunting accident trial begins and more
Taxe d’habitation deadline approaches in France: Who still pays this? Whether or not you owe the tax this year depends on your income and whether you live in the property full time or if it is a second home
Winter tyres, heating oil, fuel: 10 November dates to note in France From increased government support to taxe d’habitation payment deadlines to Black Friday, we look at key dates coming up in France
Buy-to-let tips, last taxe d'habitation: Five French property updates We also look at new coastal property sale and rental rules, the plight of a woman unable to return home because of a neighbour’s crumbling house and more
Do swimming pools show up on French taxe foncière bills? We look at how the bills are set out and whether they contain details of structures such as pools
Do non-residents pay more French tax on second homes than residents? Since Brexit there can be an additional expense for Britons - the fees for a fiscal representative to calculate capital gains tax when you sell. This has been the case for other non-EU citizens for some time
Millions of homes to receive French TV licence fee refund Parliament has voted to remove the annual €138 redevance TV tax. We explain who is due a refund
France prepares ‘tax buffer’ for victims of wildfire property damage Measures could include a delay in paying income tax contributions as well as a suspension of property-related taxes
Which French households must still pay some taxe d’habitation in 2022? The tax is being gradually phased out for main residences but is not completely finished yet
French second homes: taxe d’habitation rates continue to rise Many cities and towns have chosen to apply the maximum surtax of 60% for the part that goes to mairies, often meaning an extra charge of up to €300
Gîte owners in west France hit by surprise tax bills Tax is being levied unless owners can prove their properties were not available for personal use on any day of the year. One owner couple in Brittany say they now face closure as a result
French taxe d’habitation: Who is fully exempt in 2022? Only 20% of households will pay the tax this year, before it is fully phased out for main homes in 2023
Should we pay ‘taxe d'habitation’ if not in French house on January 1? Covid and Brexit rules meant many non-residents were not physically in France on January 1 but remain liable to pay
Are French second home property taxes different for non-residents? Second-home owners in France must pay two types of ‘council tax’: taxe foncière and taxe d’habitation
Who still has to pay the taxe d’habitation in France in 2022? Further reductions come in this year for those main home owners who will still have to pay
How is property tax shared out for sale of French second home? We look at what happens with the taxe foncière and taxe d’habitation and whether refunds are possible
How to adapt your monthly taxe d’habitation rate to avoid overpaying To benefit from 2022’s 65% discount on main homes from the beginning of the year, people who pay monthly will need to change the payment amount at their online tax account
Key dates relating to French property and income tax in November 2021 Several deadlines are coming up for payment of taxe d’habitation, the TV licence fee and income tax
I have received a taxe d’habitation bill but aren’t over 70s exempt? The French 'residence tax’ is now only paid by the top 20% of higher-income main home households. We explain the changes relating to age exemptions
French TV licence fee: Who is exempt from paying this year’s €138? Criteria based on age, finances or personal situation can mean you do not have to pay for a redevance télé
Marseille joins other French cities to impose maximum second home tax The city’s municipal council is looking to increase a taxe d’habitation surcharge from 20-60% to encourage owners to return properties to the rental market
Checklist: French tax deadlines for rest of 2021 Income tax, property taxes, wealth tax, TV licence fee… there are a number of key tax dates still to remember before the end of the year
Who has to pay 'taxe d’habitation' in France? The ' taxe d’habitation' in France is obligatory on secondary residences but exemptions may apply to main homes
Seven million households due tax refund Those eligible will shortly receive average amounts of €220 into bank accounts.
Taxe d’habitation to be removed for high-income households There was some bad news for higher income households in President Macron’s July 14 interview: the removal of the taxe d’habitation planned for all main residences by 2023 might be delayed, he suggested – but this was then ruled out a few days later by new Prime Minister Jean Castex.
