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Taxation
Social Charges and Exemptions in 2014
We continue to receive a large number of enquiries from you concerning the social charges, so here is a recap of the rules as they apply for 2014, including reductions and exemptions.
08 Apr 2014
Taxation of Interest and Dividend Income in France
In recent years the taxation of interest and dividend income in France has been subject to substantial change, so what is the current tax regime that is in place?
08 Apr 2014
Notaire Charges on French Property Purchase
The rate of stamp duty payable by the buyer on the purchase of property increased on 1st March from 5.09% to 5.80%, although not in all departments.
11 Mar 2014
Local Rates in France in 2013
The town of Montpellier has the unenviable distinction of being the town in France having the highest local rates, with the capital city Paris holding up the table.
11 Mar 2014
French Income Tax for Non-Residents
Persons not resident in France are taxed in France on their income from French sources only, regardless of their nationality, says Joanna Reintjes of AFA Expertise.
25 Feb 2014
Guide to French Capital Gains Tax 2014
There have been a number of changes to the regulations governing capital gains tax in France for 2014.
05 Feb 2014
France and USA Sign Tax Agreement
France has signed a bilateral information exchange agreement with the USA, which may well become the model for such exchanges between European countries.
07 Jan 2014
Capital Gains Tax Rule Changes for Former Residents
Changes are proposed to the exemption from capital gains tax granted to certain former residents of France.
05 Dec 2013
Rates of VAT in France in 2014
There are several changes to the rate of VAT in France next year, including an increase in VAT on building works.
05 Dec 2013
European Court to Sit on Social Charges
France’s highest administrative court has requested a European court ruling on the liability of certain foreign income of residents to social charges.
05 Nov 2013
Mystery Over Non-Resident Tax Notices
Thousands of non-resident French tax returns remain unprocessed, as uncertainty surrounds the application of social charges on French rental income, says Joanna Reintjes.
08 Oct 2013
Tax Relief on Local Property Taxes in France 2013
The income thresholds granting a reduction or exemption from the local French property taxes have been increased for 2013.
08 Oct 2013
French Income Tax Rates for 2014
Income tax bands get an inflationary increase next year, after two years when they have been frozen.
08 Oct 2013
Commission Acts over CSG on Non-Residents
The European Commission has started infringement proceedings against France over the imposition of social charges on the property income of non-residents.
11 Sep 2013
Tax Errors Continue on Foreign Income
With French tax notices starting to drop through letter boxes some tax offices are continuing again this year to incorrectly tax UK government pensions and rental income.
03 Sep 2013
Capital Gains Tax Changes on Second Homes
The new rules on capital gains tax on second homes sales have been officially published and are operational with effect from 1st Sept.
03 Sep 2013
Three Tier Capital Gains Tax on Second Homes
The main lines of the reform of capital gains tax applicable from 1st Sept have been released.
02 Aug 2013
Stamp Duty to Rise by 15%
The rate of stamp duty payable on the sale of property in France is to rise by 15% in 2014, much to the exasperation of property professionals.
02 Aug 2013
Court Judges Differential Tax Rates Discriminatory
A French court has judged discriminatory the imposition of a higher rate of capital gains tax on a non-resident outside of the EEA.
04 Jul 2013
Capital Gains Tax Back to the Future
Faced with a sharp fall in housing activity and public revenues, the French government is to ease the capital gains tax burden on the sale of second homes.
04 Jul 2013
