Editor’s Pick: 11 French Tax Articles to Get You Through Tax Season

From annual income tax declarations to property tax deadlines—here are the key dates you need to know for paying French taxes in 2025.

What is a Fiscal Household? Are you tax resident in France? What are French income tax rates and allowances in 2025? Do you need to file a French tax return?

French tax declarations are now open for 2024, but what if you’re a second-home owner in France? Here’s who does and doesn’t need to file a tax return in France.

In France, married and PACSed couples file a joint tax return, and tax allowances and liabilities depend on the number of children and family members.

If you’re moving to France, it is your legal responsibility to file a tax return each year and declare all your worldwide income. Here’s what you need to know about when to fill in your first tax return.

If you live in France, own French property, or have any other French tax liabilities, you’ll need to get to grips with France’s online tax portal “impots.gouv.fr”. Our step-by-step guide can help.

If it’s your first year paying taxes in France or you’ve recently bought a French property, you will need a numéro fiscal (tax number) to file your tax return and pay any relevant income, property, or wealth taxes due. Here’s how to get one.

Where should you turn if you have questions regarding your French tax declaration? Here’s what you need to know about online messaging, visiting your local tax office, and English-speaking helplines.

For expats in France, filling in a tax return can mean declaring overseas bank accounts and worldwide income, or requesting tax credits on overseas pension or rental income. Let’s take a look at the basics of filling in on your 2025 French tax return – step by step.

If you’re an expat living in France, you must declare all foreign bank accounts and life insurance policies on your French tax return. Here’s what you need to know.

How can you amend an error or add something to your tax declaration in France, and what is the deadline for making changes?