Property tax deadline is extended in France after website crashes Thousands logged on simultaneously to pay their taxe fonci猫re bill just before midnight deadline
2024 French property tax: which areas are seeing the highest rises? We review how the taxe fonci猫re is calculated, and which areas have seen the largest increase
French property tax hits owners of lower-value homes disproportionally Taxe fonci猫re represents up to two months of mortgage repayments in some areas. We also look at reductions and exemptions
practical How do over-75s apply for taxe fonci猫re exemption in France? There are income rules which must be met to benefit from this
Brittany island honoured for role after de Gaulle鈥檚 June 18 BBC appeal Hundreds of men from remote island joined the resistance call. It is also famous for its special tax exemptions
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
How homeowners successfully challenged French property tax rise We explain how to spot incorrect assumptions on your taxe fonci猫re bill
Homeowners challenge automatic rise in French property tax - and win 2019 bills had risen by 15% but officials had not visited to recalculate property values
France's way of tracking undeclared pools is unfair, says report The aerial photography system in use since 2021 is not applied in the same way all over the country
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
Can I check if I have received age relief on French property tax? Some people aged 65 鈥� 75 can receive partial discount from taxe fonci猫re bill, depending on their household income
Taxe fonci猫re French property tax: what rises to expect in 2024? Increases are expected to be lower than in 2023, although there may be a lot of variation in local rates
Will I be charged taxe fonci猫re on my empty French home? Certain taxes are not charged on empty homes, however in some circumstances exceptions exist
Couple land French tax bill after developers鈥� 鈥榗ompletion date error鈥� In addition, they should have been exempt as their property was a new-build
Was your French taxe fonci猫re bill high this year? Check for a refund The French government has ringfenced 鈧�1.37billion to repay property owners for errors or special cases
Why French property tax bills, sent soon, will show big increases Many communes claim that the loss of other local tax income and rising costs mean they have been forced to increase the taxe fonci猫re paid by owners
Tax authorities discover 120,000 undeclared swimming pools in France Aerial photography and artificial intelligence were used to help identify homeowners who had not declared their swimming pools
Which French towns or cities hiked their property taxes the most? Take a look at our full list to see if your corner of France is affected
Insurance, property form: 6 changes for residents in France this June We look at what is new for people living in France
Swimming pool still adds value to French property despite droughts An increased selling price might look attractive but do not forget running costs, increased taxes and water bans
France property news: Interest rate rise, tax row, MaPrimeRenov鈥� woes We also look at a French town鈥檚 鈧�500-a-day fines for illegal building work and a new water bill obligation for landlords
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 鈥榝ace up to inflation and the cost of energy鈥�. 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
Exemptions and reductions extended for the taxe fonci猫re 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
French taxe fonci猫re exemption for eco-renovations: how does it work? Some communes will offer partial or full exemptions to people who have recently carried out significant renovations for energy efficiency
What are rules for designating French second home our main residence? We look at the rules around home ownership in France, how long you stay there and how that dictates what taxes you should be paying
Taxe fonci猫re, taxe d鈥檋abitation: how are these worked out in France? We look at France鈥檚 local tax system and how residents鈥� bills are calculated
Paris taxe fonci猫re rates to rise by 50% next year The capital is also studying additional taxation measures aimed at increasing its revenues amid rising debts and the loss of taxe d鈥檋abitation income
Why did I not obtain property tax exemption for new-build French home? It is often said that new French houses are free from taxe fonci猫re in the first two years; this is true, but it does not apply in all cases
Where has taxe fonci猫re increased the most in France in 2022? These are the areas in France where taxe fonci猫re has risen the most...
Annual taxe fonci猫re: When is the deadline in France and how to pay? The deadline for the annual taxe fonci猫re varies depending on the way in which you pay this property owner鈥檚 tax
What鈥檚 coming up? The week ahead in France Surprisingly high temperatures, a tax payment deadline, debate on the 2023 budget, flu vaccination campaign launch, strike action and more
Common errors that push up taxe fonci猫re: Five French property updates We also look at why it is important to consider neighbour complaints before signing off on renovation work
Reminder: taxe fonci猫re payment deadlines approach in France Bills have increased this year due to inflation. We look at how and when to pay
French tax website now also shows properties owned: how to check Information will be used to set your taxe fonci猫re and any other property taxes owed
Plan for cap on French taxe fonci猫re increases to be abandoned The government had said that it would present the scheme this autumn, but the idea was met with opposition from local authorities
Do swimming pools show up on French taxe fonci猫re bills? We look at how the bills are set out and whether they contain details of structures such as pools
French Taxe fonci猫re property owners鈥� tax bills going out this month Look out for an email alert if you opted to receive your statements for this tax online only
Some French towns raise taxe fonci猫re by up to 19%, others stay level Many have also put their rubbish collection charges up
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
French taxe fonci猫re bills arriving, inflation means rises Property owners who manage their bills online should be able to see them now. Statements sent by post will be posted soon
Undeclared swimming pool detection system to be used across France The system has resulted in 鈧�10million being collected in extra taxes during a trial in nine departments
Second home hotspots, pergolas, cracks: Five French property updates We also look into one family鈥檚 three-year battle for planning permission to build a home on land they bought - only to find much of it has since been re-classed as non constructible
France prepares 鈥榯ax buffer鈥� 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
Air-con restrictions? Tax fonci猫re rates: Five French property updates We also look at a four-year legal battle over a BBQ, delays to energy audit obligations and a landmark court ruling against a Parisian estate agency
Taxe fonci猫re cap: why not all French property owners may benefit The government is to review capping the rentable value that informs the tax but it is not the only factor used to set the final bills
Taxe fonci猫re rise limits?: Five updates for property owners in France We also look at the rules on building shared fences and new rent controls in Bordeaux and Montpellier
French home waste collection charge on rise - who pays this and how? A survey of local councils found more than three-quarters of respondents were set to put their rates up this year, as rising fuel and energy prices affect services
Taxe fonci猫re bills rising by over 10% in several French towns Base rates depend on inflation, and will rise by 3.4% this year. Local authorities also apply a percentage rate, which may rise, stay the same or occasionally fall
How French tax authorities are tracking undeclared swimming pools A new AI aerial photo tool is being tested in some parts of France, but some critics say it is far from foolproof and could see residents landed with unfair taxe fonci猫re bills
Steep rises for many French taxe fonci猫re bills amid high inflation The baseline amount for France鈥檚 ownership tax is already rising by 3.4%, and towns can decide to apply additional increases to the rates they apply
Are French second home property taxes different for non-residents? Second-home owners in France must pay two types of 鈥榗ouncil tax鈥�: taxe fonci猫re and taxe d鈥檋abitation
Squatters, sublets and chateaux sales: Five French property updates Our weekly roundup of French real estate and property news, including a new system to help victims of squatting
Homeowners鈥� local tax to increase by at least 3% this year in France The taxe fonci猫re is facing a certain rise due to increases in its key components
Is taxe fonci猫re local property tax payable on mobile home in France? Paying taxe fonci猫re in this instance d epends on whether the mobile home is fixed or remains mobile
How is property tax shared out for sale of French second home? We look at what happens with the taxe fonci猫re and taxe d鈥檋abitation and whether refunds are possible
Is there an age exemption for French 鈥榯axe fonci猫re鈥�? I was 75 in January 2019 and because my income is small, I thought I would have total exemption from the taxe fonci猫re . However, I received a bill for around 鈧�1,000. This was lower than previous years but I was expecting zero. What could the reason be? D.P.
Second home in France: Why such a rise in our taxe fonci猫re? Whilst there has been no particular change this year for second home-owners in France concerning taxe fonci猫re , there are a few useful points to note
French property owners鈥� taxe fonci猫re bills up 27.9% in ten years Landlords鈥� group has flagged a steady rise three times higher than rents or inflation in the period 2010-2020, although rises this year are fairly contained
Who to contact in France if unable to find past taxe fonci猫re details? If you are being asked what taxe fonci猫re you have been paying on a property but unable to trace any payments, there are certain offices in France you can contact
French taxe fonci猫re property tax 鈥� avis d鈥檌mp么t bills now available Bills are expected to remain stable for most of the population but some mairies have opted for rises to compensate for Covid and the end of taxe d鈥檋abitation for most main homes
Checklist: French tax deadlines for rest of 2021 Income tax, property taxes, wealth tax, TV licence fee鈥� there are a number of key tax dates still to remember before the end of the year
How much of our tax bill is due to having a swimming pool? Having a pool on your property does increase the valeur locative of a property and this figure is used to work out the level of taxe fonci猫re due
Your French tax questions answered this November Hugh MacDonald answers reader questions on correction service for tax declarations, government pensions, winter fuel payment and more
Tax on French homes: Where has it risen the most? The taxe fonci猫re has risen by over a third in the past decade. We explain why, and where in France is the worst affected.
France's Brexit residency card, broadband, and property news What's inside the next issue of The Connexion
Taxe fonci猫re deadline day The deadline for taxe fonci猫re 鈥� paid by most homeowners 鈥� is today, if you are paying in one of the traditional ways
Warning after fake French tax website shut down Fraudulent website looked just like the real thing, officials said
Tax fonci猫re deadline coming up Bills for the homeowners鈥� local property tax 鈥� taxe fonci猫re 鈥� are coming up for payment on October 15, but in most cases should not have risen steeply compared to 2018.
Do I meet 鈥榤odest鈥� income rule? I have learned that householders do not have to pay taxe fonci猫re after 75 and can be entitled to a reduction after the age of 65 if their income is 鈥渕odest鈥�.
Last days to pay property tax Next Monday is the last day for homeowners to pay their taxe fonci猫re bills and avoid penalties for late payment if using one of the 鈥榯raditional鈥� payment methods.
Who is exempt from taxe fonci猫re? Taxe fonci猫re is one of the main local property taxes in France and usually payable to anyone owning a French home on January 1 of the year 鈥� but there are exceptions linked to age, disability and means.
