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Tax in France

Your personal tax guide for France

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Local tax information for France
Local information Details

Tax authority

Ministère de l’action et des comptes publics

Website

www.impots.gouv.fr/accueil

Tax year

1 January to 31 December

Tax return due date

The official deadline for filing is the end of February following the close of the calendar year, but this deadline is normally extended to different dates each year depending on the circumstances.

Is joint filing possible?

A married couple must file a joint return for all types of income and report their dependent children’s income, if any.

Are tax return extensions possible?

In general, returns are required by the middle to end of May following the end of the relevant tax year.

Local tax information for France
Local information

Tax authority

Details

Ministère de l’action et des comptes publics

Local information

Website

Details

www.impots.gouv.fr/accueil

Local information

Tax year

Details

1 January to 31 December

Local information

Tax return due date

Details

The official deadline for filing is the end of February following the close of the calendar year, but this deadline is normally extended to different dates each year depending on the circumstances.

Local information

Is joint filing possible?

Details

A married couple must file a joint return for all types of income and report their dependent children’s income, if any.

Local information

Are tax return extensions possible?

Details

In general, returns are required by the middle to end of May following the end of the relevant tax year.

2022 income tax rates

2022 taxable income bands
Taxable income band National income tax rates

EUR 1 to EUR 10,777

0%

EUR 10,778 to EUR 27,478

11%

EUR 27,479 to EUR 78,570

30%

EUR 78,571 to EUR 168,994

41%

EUR 168,995+

45%

2022 taxable income bands
Taxable income band

EUR 1 to EUR 10,777

National income tax rates

0%

Taxable income band

EUR 10,778 to EUR 27,478

National income tax rates

11%

Taxable income band

EUR 27,479 to EUR 78,570

National income tax rates

30%

Taxable income band

EUR 78,571 to EUR 168,994

National income tax rates

41%

Taxable income band

EUR 168,995+

National income tax rates

45%

Under the family coefficient system, the income brackets to which the tax rates apply are determined by dividing taxable income by the number of allowances available to an individual. The final tax liability is then calculated by multiplying the tax computed for one allowance by the number of allowances claimed.

High income taxpayers are liable for an exceptional tax calculated on their gross reference taxable income at either 3% or 4%.

Contribution sociale généralisée (CSG) /contribution reimboursement de la dette sociale (CRDS) applies to all resident taxpayers. It is charged at a rate of 9.7% on 98.25% of gross salary if it does not exceed EUR164,544 (2022 ceiling) per year and on 100% of the portion of the gross salary that exceeds EUR164,544, including benefits in kind and bonuses. CSG/CRDS on passive income and capital gains is increased by a social tax surcharge, resulting in a total rate of 17.2%.

A non-resident’s tax liability may not be less than 20% of net taxable income for income between EUR0 and EUR26,070 and 30% for income exceeding EUR26,070. However, if a non-resident can prove that the effective rate of tax computed on their worldwide income, according to French tax rules, is less than 20% or 30%, the progressive income tax rates apply without limitation.

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Additional information

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Tax legislation and administrative practices may change, and this content is a summary of potential issues to consider. This content is provided for guidance purposes only; it is not meant for direct implementation of transactions or reliance upon when considering entering into transactions. It should not be used as a substitute for professional tax, legal, financial, accounting, consulting, regulatory or other professional advice and you should seek professional advice before taking any action. It is your responsibility to ensure you make all relevant disclosures to the relevant tax authorities and that you are compliant with local tax legislation. EY accepts no responsibility for any loss arising from any action taken or not taken by anyone using this material.

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