INHERITANCE TAX LITIGATION

There are many cases of inheritance tax litigation. These may include a questioning of the declared value of a property or of the benefit of tax advantages which the taxpayer has implemented (such as the Dutreil Agreement), as well as the application of territorial rules depending on the country... More details

3% annual tax on French real estate hel by legal entities : a little-known tax not to be overlooked

The 3% annual tax related to companies and other legal entities owning real estate in France is an under-recognized tax that is increasingly drawing the attention of the French tax authorities. Its potential financial consequences can be very substantial. However, most often, exemptions can be... More details

CM-TAX SIMPLIFIES PROPERTY INVESTMENT IN FRANCE!

Making property investments in France often entails overcoming several obstacles: the process is long and tedious because of the many stakeholders involved (attorneys, property agents, bankers, notaries, etc.).CM-Tax law firm, based in Lyon and Aix en Provence, assists his clients all over France... More details

What happens during a tax audit in France? Part 1: the audit itself, as seen by a French tax lawyer

A business or personal tax audit is a very important event, likely to have many repercussions in the life of a business, an individual or a family. Its duration and consequences may be brief or, on the contrary, spread over several years.Except in the case of advanced litigation, it is possible... More details

PROPERTY WEALTH TAX (IMPÔT SUR LA FORTUNE IMMOBILIÈRE - IFI)

Since 01 January 2018, Property Wealth Tax (IFI) has replaced the French Wealth Tax (Impôt de Solidarité sur la Fortune - ISF).Tax Basis.The new tax applies to any natural person who, along with his/her spouse (spouse, civil partner, or cohabitating partner) and under-age children, possesses net p... 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

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