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Taxation

Increase in Social Charges and VAT

Social charges are to rise by 2 percentage points, affecting capital gains and investment income, while the rate of VAT is to rise by 1.6 points.

Wednesday 01 February 2012

New Controls on Tax Evasion

New anti tax evasion measures increase the period over which the French tax authorities can act, writes Virginie Deflassieux of PKF (Channel Islands) Ltd.

Wednesday 01 February 2012

Tax Reforms and Expat Pensions

The merger of French income tax with social charges seems a distinct possibility, with potentially significant implications for expats.

Wednesday 04 January 2012

More Austerity Measures for 2012

In response to lower than anticipated economic growth the government has announced a further round of austerity measures to tackle the budget deficit.

Thursday 01 December 2011

Tax Options for Second Home Owners

The reform of capital gains tax leaves little room for manoeuvre to reduce tax liability, but there are options that may be of use to some of you.

Tuesday 01 November 2011

French Income Tax Rates for 2012

The government have published the proposed income tax rates and thresholds for 2012.

Tuesday 01 November 2011

How Should a Government Service Pension Be Taxed?

We show an example of just how the new crédit d'impôt should be calculated, provided by a French tax official.

Tuesday 01 November 2011

Capital Gains Tax Reforms Adopted

The reform of capital gains tax on second homes has now been adopted, albeit in a modified form.

Wednesday 05 October 2011

Taxation of Government Service Pensions

There is widespread official confusion over new rules on the taxation of public service pensions, under which some expats face an increase in their tax bill.

Wednesday 05 October 2011

Local French Property Taxes for 2011

With the arrival of autumn local rates bills have started to drop through letterboxes, and there are substantial differences across the country.

Wednesday 05 October 2011

Property Taxes Rise in Austerity Budget

In a major change of policy the French government has abolished the current relief from capital gains tax for second home owners.

Thursday 01 September 2011

A Frequently Forgotten Capital Gains Tax Exemption

Those who are of retirement age on a low income are exempt from French capital gains tax.

Tuesday 02 August 2011


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