Why more than half of French households do not pay income tax Tax credits, ‘parts’ system and tax band increases all play their part
Vast majority of French departments opt to increase property notaire fees What difference will it make to buyers and sellers?
French banks applying ‘irregular’ charges on clients, fraud office check reveals The investigation into 100 banking establishments found breaches, failings, and alleged criminal practices
news Ryanair threatens to reduce flights in France as tax increases back on agenda ‘France is going against the tide’, said Ryanair’s CEO
Why employees in France are likely to receive less money in January Three changes are expected to make a dent in the usual level of net pay
Thousands of property owners in France sent ‘empty home tax’ bills in error The bills, payable this December, can run to thousands of euros
Driver discovers she is subscribed to insurance as she pays French parking fee She said she had never asked for or wanted the insurance and had to right to be refunded
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 property tax fraud: what is targeted other than 'secret’ swimming pools? The AI-assisted technology designed to detect undeclared swimming pools is being widened to focus on other structures too
Dog-walks, airport scam, tax season: 5 French practical updates Our round-up of recent articles you may have missed
I have S1 but French bank is taking full social charges from interest Social charges can vary depending on which country covers your healthcare costs
Eight reasons to be cheerful about French income tax in 2024 New tax credits and a ‘super’ allowance for some furnished rentals are among the plus points
Taxes, bank holidays, Olympics: Key dates to note in April in France Practical and cultural events to mark on your calendar
What is the ‘RFR’ figure used by French tax authorities? It is a requirement to complete a French tax return each year, the statement will show the results of this
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
Tax cuts and foreign doctors: Macron's wishlist to revive France He also spoke - without giving much detail - of plans to lower food prices, boost the national birth rate… and of Gérard Depardieu
Price drops, taxes, insurance issues: French property round up Our pick of property articles you may have missed
‘Garden shed’ tax in France: what rises in 2024 and what exemptions? The tax on building property extensions is rising again this year
Can I check if I have received age relief on French property tax? Some people aged 65 – 75 can receive partial discount from taxe foncière bill, depending on their household income
Local taxes, car recalls, cold calls: 5 French practical updates Our pick of practical stories you may have missed
Do we need to declare small income from work at second-home to France? Reader ran short craft courses but lives in UK
Rubbish collection tax in France: what exemptions exist? The tax is closely linked to property taxes in France, although in some cases certain buildings can be exempt
Do non residents pay home-country tax on French Livret A interest? Understanding income tax due can be challenging for those with homes in different countries
Explainer: France’s taxe d’habitation property tax We look at who pay this and when, the exemptions and other rules
Explainer: Role of notaire in France and what to do if not happy What you can expect from your notaire, what standards should they adhere to, and what you can do if you find them lacking
How can I lower the ‘gift’ tax on a present to a relative? There are certain ways to reduce the tax you need to pay
Can foreign students have paid part time work in France? Students often find part-time jobs to help cover cost of living
Empty home tax, tree fine, free home audit: French property round up Our round-up sees a man fined €6,000 for cutting down a neighbour’s tree, rising home insurance costs and a new notaire initiative in the south-west
How long do I need to keep old French documents? It is advisable to keep certain documents for minimum periods in case of queries or complications
Campaigners welcome proposed drop in cost of renouncing US citizenship Americans in France could benefit from an 80% reduction to the current fee
Anger from hotel industry at go-ahead for Paris to triple tourist tax Critics say the move will make the capital the ‘most-taxed’ in Europe and hurt competitiveness
Proposal to pause capital gains tax on second homes in France We also look at a ‘noisy’ heat pump problem, proposed changes to Airbnb rental taxation and how plans for energy ratings are continuing
Confirmed: French income tax bands will rise to avoid higher bills The increase will be one of the largest in recent years, linked to steep cost-of-living rises
Beware: crooks are back with scam over French tax payments New warning from the tax authorities over fake text offers which inform people of tax rebates. They are a scam to get your banking details
Second-home tax: 2,263 French communes added to ‘possible rises’ list If communes wish to bring in an increase they must agree to do so by October 1 for the change to apply to next year’s bills
Six key points to note from French Prime Minister’s recent interview Fuel aid, taxes, medical fees and tackling crime were among the topics covered by Elisabeth Borne
New website in France helps you work out tax for non-EU imports DéclareDouane service can help you budget and will speed up the process at the border when bringing in items such as alcohol, tobacco, fashion or furniture
French property owner form deadline is postponed… again The government is said to have been ‘overly optimistic’ that everyone would understand how to complete the declaration
Key points to help you complete France’s new obligatory property form We take you through the steps and answer reader questions about the declaration which should be made by end of the June this year
Tax bills, traffic, school aid: Important dates in France this August Our round-up also includes a last chance for summer sales and train ticket bargains
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
Did I miss the deadline to declare French inheritance? John Kitching of French Law Consultancy replies to a reader who is worried she needed to declare the inheritance of her late husband’s property within 12 months
Macron’s middle-class tax cut plan: Would you be affected? France’s president said it would likely affect those earning between €1,500 to €2,500 net a month
Income declarations in France: Key points on overseas bank accounts We give an overview of how to declare your overseas financial details to the French tax authorities
How to fill in new French property form and why it is causing problems Unions say thousands of people have contacted the French tax authorities with questions about how to fill it in properly
How do we declare our property in France if it is owned by an SCI? The procedure is slightly different if you have a société civile immobilière (SCI) property ownership company
France wants to expand AI use to find undeclared verandas and sheds French tax authorities already use artificial intelligence to find undeclared swimming pools. Now they want to take that a step further
What changes in France in May and need-to-know dates The coming month will see additional pension reform protests, mosquitos, tax return deadlines and more
Lawyer raises legal questions over France’s mandatory property form The form will allow authorities to know who is liable for taxe d’habitation, which is now only levied on second homeowners
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
France income tax return 2023: what is new this year as website opens? We summarise new points for this year’s declarations which cover 2022 income
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
How to prepare French assets after family death from another country? Matthew Cameron of Ashtons Legal answers a reader query on how to prepare for death in the family when living in different countries
Need to declare income in France? Here is when and where you can do it French authorities have announced when the window for making 2022 income declarations will open and close
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
What’s happening in France this week? This week (March 13-19) more strike disruption is likely, a final vote on the country’s controversial pension reforms could take place and France plays Wales in the Six Nations
All owners of French properties must fill in this new tax-site form A new declaration, to be completed by summer 2023, is required of everyone, including second homeowners, owning houses or flats in France
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
What is France’s empty homes tax and why more people will be paying it The number of towns permitted to charge this tax is expanding and the amount charged is set for a steep hike
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
Why millions of households in France are about to receive a tax credit Eligible households will receive an average payment of €624
Swimming pools, sheds: Tax due on installation is rising in France The tax is applied once on the installation of a new built structure requiring planning permission or a prior declaration on someone’s property
New resident tax to help fund high-speed rail link in southwest France People from over 2,000 communes are concerned for the next 40 years. Work on the €13.5bn project will begin next year
Shed tax rise, renovation aid, rental prices: French property updates We also look at the introduction of a mandatory logbook for home eco-renovations and how a chateau once visited by General de Gaulle is on sale for just €550,000
How rubbish collections and fees are changing in south west France People in the Dordogne are being charged differently for collections - with fees increasing the more waste there is - in a bid to encourage them to reduce the waste they create
Tax breaks continue for installing electric car home charger in France Drivers can install charging stations at their main and second homes and claim back up to €300 per unit
French taxe foncière 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
Renovation loans, evictions, house swaps: Five French property updates We also look at tax authorities’ Google surveillance of garden pools in 2023
One in five French mayors considering local tax rises in 2023 Rising costs may also result in spending cuts concerning street lighting, heating in public buildings and highway maintenance, a new study has suggested
Recap: 11 tips to avoid a tax inspection in France Innocent omissions and deliberate manipulation can result in tax authority checks and potential penalties
