Taxes in France
Read the latest news and get practical advice and information about taxes in France.
Taxe foncière: How to challenge your 2026 French property tax bills
Property tax bills are being sent out to French property owners, and many people will notice an increase - but if you think the price hike is too high - or you have been sent a bill in error - here's how you can challenge it.
EXPLAINED: The help you can get in France if you're struggling to pay your tax bills
It's tax season in France, with payments due and 'taxe foncière' property tax bill being sent out. If you’re struggling to pay one or both of them, here's what you can do to get help.
Your questions answered on how new EU banking law affects Americans in France
In recent weeks, many Americans in France have received letters from their US banks warning them that they may have to close their accounts due to a new EU banking requirements - we asked specialists in financial planning and tax to explain the implications.
Explained: Electronic billing for 'micro-entrepreneurs' in France
If you work in France under the 'micro-entrepreneur' (formerly auto entrepreneur) status, here's what you need to know about the new rules on electronic billing that come into effect from September 1st.
Electronic billing: Free services for freelancers and small businesses
It's now mandatory for all businesses and freelancers in France to be registered with one of the platforms approved and certified by the government for electronic billing - here's how to stay compliant without paying over the odds.
Where in France are property taxes rising in 2026?
Autumn in France is property tax season - and several areas have hiked rates for the taxe foncière this year.
Electronic billing: What businesses and freelancers in France need to do by September 1st
If you are a freelancer, sole trader, contractor or small business owner in France you will know about ‘facturation électronique’ rules that come into effect from September 1st - here's what you need to do to prepare for it.
Taxe foncière: France’s 2026 property tax deadlines you need to know
Property tax bills have started to arrive this week, so what are the deadlines for payment? And how can you pay?
Tax calendar: The 2026 tax deadlines in France
There's an old saying about the inevitability of taxes, and that's even more true in France - here's a look at the 2026 calendar for income tax and property taxes.
Could you be exempt from paying French property taxes in 2026?
Property tax bills will start to arrive this week, but certain homeowners in France, because of age or income, may be exempt from paying the annual property tax in 2026, or entitled to a reduction.
Explained: Are you affected by the cyberattack on French tax office
Hackers have stolen the details of at least 1 million people in a massive cyberattack on the French tax office and land registry - here's how to check whether you are affected and what to do about it.
Hackers stage major raids on French tax computers
Hackers have stolen the details of the revenues of hundreds of thousands of individuals and companies from French tax and land registry computers, authorities admitted on Friday.
Explained: French inheritance law and second homes
France's inheritance laws are substantially different and more rigid than those in many English-speaking countries, and there are common pitfalls for those unaware of their intricacies and quirks - here's what second-home owners need to know.
What you need to know about French tax rebates and bills in 2026
This week millions of people across France will be either receiving a payment from the tax office, or receiving a tax bill - here's what you need to know about the 2026 tax payment season.
Is your French property a main residence or a second home (and why it matters)?
The French term 'residence secondaire' can be misleading to English-speakers, but it is an important one to understand, especially when it comes to taxes, healthcare and residency paperwork.
Explained: How to challenge a French tax bill
The French tax office will soon be sending out the annual income tax bills - so how can you challenge your bill if you think it is incorrect?
Paris doubles tax on vacant homes to bring properties back onto rental market
The Paris City Council has voted to sharply increase taxes on vacant homes in an effort to ease the capital's housing shortage.
Where in France councils have increased taxe foncière in 2026
Good news for homeowners in France – only 11 towns with 40,000 residents or more have announced taxe foncière increases in 2026. But that doesn’t mean your bill will not go up.
Paris deputy mayor says second-homes are 'the enemy' and calls for new property tax laws
The Paris deputy mayor in charge of housing has revealed his ambition to alter the French property tax system to allow higher taxes on second homes.
French tax authorities increase audit period for second-home owners
France's tax authorities have increased the period in which unpaid taxes can be claimed from second-home owners, or the owners of vacant properties.
Explained: Will you pay more tax if you move to France?
France is well known to be a high-tax country - but it doesn't necessarily follow that people moving here will see a huge jump in their tax bill.
Taxes, language and crime - Your questions answered on moving to France
From taxes to learning French, via fears of a far-right government, we take a look at what worries people about moving to France.
183 day rule: How France calculates tax residency
You might have heard of the '183 day rule' when it comes to taxes, but in fact in France tax residency is more than just a number.