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Taxation
French Income Tax Rates for 2011
The government have published the income tax rates and thresholds for 2011.
30 Sep 2010
Tax Breaks for Solar Panels Reduced
Grants for the installation of solar panels and other works of energy conservation have been reduced.
30 Sep 2010
French Mortgage Tax Relief Abolished
French mortgage tax relief is to be abolished, in favour of more substantial support for first time buyers.
01 Sep 2010
VAT on Property Renovation Projects
VAT is normally payable at the reduced rate of 5% on property renovation works, but not in all cases.
30 Jul 2010
Taxes in France to Rise in 2011
An increase in French capital gains tax on the sale of property and shares looks to be on the cards for 2011.
01 Jul 2010
France in Dock Over New Home Sales
France has not been correctly applying European rules on VAT for new home sales, and now risks legal action being taken by buyers.
04 May 2010
Your French Income Tax Return 2010
French income tax returns are being sent out to all households, so we take you through the main rules and requirements.
04 May 2010
Mortgage Tax Relief Likely to be Abolished
The abolition of French mortgage tax relief seems likely, in favour of a single lump sum form of assistance towards house purchase.
15 Apr 2010
Tax Relief on French Local Rates for 2010
The income thresholds granting a reduction or exemption from the local French property taxes have been increased for 2010.
01 Apr 2010
France-UK Double Tax Treaty Comes into Force
A new tax treaty between France and the UK came into force on 18 December 2009. Virginie Deflassieux of French tax advisors PKF Guernsey summarises the changes.
16 Feb 2010
New System of Business Rates
A new system of business rates has been introduced in France that reduces the tax burden for all small and medium sized businesses.
16 Feb 2010
Sale of Building Land to be Subject to VAT
The sale of building plots in France is to be subject to VAT, although sales between private individuals will continue to be exempt.
15 Jan 2010
Relaxation on Tax Free Gifts to Grand-Children
The age limit on tax free gifts to grandchildren has been raised by the French government.
15 Dec 2009
French Social Charges and UK Pensions
Early retirees in France continue to benefit from an administrative loophole in the taxation of their pensions, but it may not last.
17 Nov 2009
Local Rates in France Rise by 6.1%
Local French property taxes have risen by an average of 6.1% this year, the largest increase in over 10 years.
15 Oct 2009
French Tax Increases for 2010
The government is to increase the taxation of capital gains made on shares and certain types of life insurance policies.
15 Oct 2009
A Carbon Tax for France
A carbon tax is to be introduced in France, accompanied by a compensatory reduction in income tax.
01 Oct 2009
Will I Pay French Income Tax in 2009?
We have made a substantial update to our Guides page on the income thresholds for liability to French income tax in 2009.
18 Aug 2009
French Tax Bill of €15 Billion
The French tax authorities identified a massive €15 billion in unpaid taxes last year, but this startling figure hides a slightly more complicated reality.
04 Aug 2009
Civil Partnerships in France
A UK civil partnership is now recognised in France, but do not assume that this now gets around all French inheritance laws.
15 Jul 2009
