Tax implications for individuals relocating to France

If you are considering relocating to France, it is essential to understand the tax implications that come with becoming a fiscal resident in the country. France has a comprehensive tax system, which includes obligations related to income tax, social contributions, and wealth tax on real estate.... More details

Capital gains and property income: UK residents can also benefit from CSG and CRDS exemption

The French tax authorities have clarified that the exemption from social contributions known as CSG (9.2%) and CRDS (0.5%) on income from property received from 1 January 2021 can also apply to UK residents.People, whether or not they are resident in France for tax purposes, who are covered by a... More details

International successions: what are your obligations in France?

The settlement of inheritances with a foreign character is not easy and the related tax obligations are not well known.The question of the territoriality of inheritance tax is dealth with by article 750 ter of the French tax code.Thus, two hypotheses should be distinguished: the deceased was... More details

OPTIMIZING YOUR TAX SITUATION WHEN SELLING A BUSINESS

Optimizing your tax situation when selling a business involves defining a fiscal strategy that takes into account your needs, assets, family, and various professional considerations. Depending on the case, a tax optimization scheme can be set up well in advance, sometimes several years before the... More details

PROPERLY DECLARING YOUR FOREIGN EARNINGS

Receiving income from abroad, whether resulting from a specific activity or from financial or property investments, as well as holding bank accounts abroad or other types of assets - such as foreign property - entails specific tax obligations in France, which, if ignored, may lead to significant... More details

CM-TAX CAN HELP YOU COMPLETE YOUR "DON MANUEL" GIFT DECLARATION

Reporting a gift donation ("don manuel") to the tax administration is not mandatory. However, there are some special cases in which making a declaration is necessary or useful :

In the event of the death of the donor, declaring the gift donation is required in order to complete the declaration of inheritance.

If you are subject to a tax audit, it is also important to declare it in order to explain the origin of the sum of money or object in question. Moreover, declaring the donation makes it possible to fully benefit from the tax deduction renewed every 15 years.

So, it is not mandatory to report these donations to the tax authorities, but it is nevertheless recommended for the reasons stated above.

CM-Tax law firm, based in Lyon and Aix en Provence, assist his clients all over France especially in Nice, the French riviera and Paris and advice to complete your gift declaration. More details

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