Taxation - Page 4
Reform of French Social Charges
The government are proposing a major reform of social charges, affecting both residents and non-residents, but there is an element of smoke and mirrors about it all.
07 Nov 2018
Tax Break on Furnished Lodgings to be Ended
A tax break available to owners who let out a room to a lodger in their property may be abolished in 2019.
07 Nov 2018
Trusts in France
Trusts structures may well be widely used by Anglophones to protect and manage family assets, but they do not exist in France.
07 Nov 2018
Non-Resident or Resident in France?
The double tax treaty between the UK and France has prevailed over French national law in a case concerning residency status.
08 Oct 2018
Payment of Taxe Foncière
With the bill for the taxe foncière on the increase every year, it makes sense to set up a monthly direct debit with the tax office to spread the pain over the year.
08 Oct 2018
Social Charges New Court Ruling
A ruling in the French courts opens the way for more claims to be made over the liability of many international owners of French property to the social charges.
08 Oct 2018
Inheritance Planning in France
There may well be no inheritance tax in France between married couples, but it still makes sense to undertake some inheritance planning.
06 Sep 2018
Holiday Homes and the Taxe d'Habitation
Second homes in some areas of France are subject to a surcharge on their local rates.
07 Aug 2018
Gift Tax in France
A tax on 'gifts' applies in France and although allowances are available the process is complicated by the relationship with inheritance laws and taxes.
07 Aug 2018
Replacing the Taxe d'Habitation
The French government intends to abolish the taxe d’habitation, but just how such a profound change is to be funded remains unclear.
06 Jul 2018
Tax Relief in France to Support Adult Dependants
If you need to provide financial support to a member of your family it may be tax deductible, irrespective of their place of residence.
08 Jun 2018
Taxation of Income in France 2019
Delay in the introduction of PAYE in France means that most 2018 income will escape income tax and social charges in 2019.
08 May 2018
Bonfire of French Taxes?
The French government have stated they intend to reduce the number of taxes, and not to introduce new taxes unless they attain a minimum yield in revenue.
08 May 2018
French Income Tax Payable in 2018
How much French income tax might you expect to pay this year?
08 May 2018
Your French Income Tax Return 2018
French income tax returns need to be submitted next month, for 2017 income, with most households now required to make an on-line declaration.
06 Apr 2018
French Social Charges in 2018
Social charges have been increased this year, but they remain partially tax deductible and there are a number of exemptions.
07 Mar 2018
Guide to French Wealth Tax
We have updated our guide to the wealth tax in France, to reflect the significant changes to the tax that now apply.
07 Mar 2018
French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2017
The maximum income thresholds that apply before you pay income tax in France in 2018 on 2017 income.
08 Feb 2018
Refuse Collection Charges in France
Do not expect door-to-door refuse collection in rural France, but you will still need to pay a refuse collection tax.
07 Dec 2017
Wealth Tax Reform in France
Wealth tax in France is going through some changes, writes Sandy Dalmas of French tax accountants Roche & Cie.
07 Nov 2017
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