What happens during a tax audit in France? Part 2: the recovery of adjusted taxes as seen by a French tax lawyer.

At the end of the tax audit phase, after presenting its observations to the auditing department and, where applicable, exercising hierarchical appeals and examining the case by the relevant tax commission, the administration will decide whether to maintain all or part of the adjustments initially... More details

How to determine your tax residence?

Importance of the concept of tax residence The determination of tax residence (or even tax domicile) is a key point which largely determines the tax obligations of an individual vis-à-vis a State, whether with regards to income tax, the taxation of capital gains or even gift or inheritance ... More details

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

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

2019 Income tax retrun and wealth tax returns in Lyon (France)

The French Ministry for the Economy and Finance announced on April 1st, 2020 that the deadline for filling the French personal income tax declaration, initially fixed April, 8th 2020, is postponed due to the Corona-virus lock-down situation.In case your French personal income tax return is filed... More details

Trusts - filing and tax obligations

Trusts, even if unknown by French civil law, is not ignored by French tax rules.The French tax specialist law firm CM-Tax and its team of English speaking French tax advisors, based in Lyon and Marseille but operating throughout France, advises and assists on all subjects relating to French tax... More details

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