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12. Gifts Tax in France

12.1. Gifts Tax in France Introduction
12.2. Tax Allowances in France
12.3. Rates of French Taxation
12.4. Gifts of Real Estate in France
12.5. Gifts & Inheritance Laws in France
12.6. Procedures for Making Gifts within France

12.3. Rates of French Gifts Tax

If the gift is larger than the allowances that are available then the recipient is liable to gifts tax on the value of the gift over the allowance.

The rate of taxation applicable depends on the type of gift, and the donee.

The taxable amount is then reduced by an age allowance, available to the donor.

Gifts benefit from a tax reduction of 50% if the donor is less than 70 years old, and 30% where donor is aged over 70 up to 80 years.

The taxable amount is the sum applicable after deductions of the permitted allowance.

In addition, the tax is applied on a 'sliced' basis so that each slice of the total sum is taxed at a different rate.

The rates are as follows:

Gifts Between Parents and Children

Taxable Amount	Rate of Tax
Less than €7,922	5%
€7,922 - €11,883	10%
€11,883 - €15,636	15%
€15,636 - €542,043	20%
€542,043 - €886,032	30%
€866,032 - €1,772,064	35%
More than €1,772,064	40%

Gifts Between a Married Couple/Civil Partners

Taxable Amount	Rate of Tax
Less than €7922	5%
€7,922 - €15,636	10%
€15,636 - €31,272	15%
€31,272 - €542,043	20%
€542,043 - €886,032	30%
€886,032 - €1,772,064	35%
More than €1,772,064	40%

Gifts Between Brothers and Sisters

Taxable Amount	Rate of Tax
Up To €23,975	35%
Greater than €23,975	45%

Others family members are taxed at the rate of 55% and those outside the family at the rate of 60%.

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