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

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

Regularization of bank accounts held abroad

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, can assist you with the procedures related to the tax regularisation and declaration of your financial assets held abroad and related... More details

Errors on income tax notices for US citizens residing in France

The tax law firm CM-Tax notes that its clients who are American citizens and French residents frequently receive tax notices containing certain errors.Under the terms of the tax treaty concluded between France and the United States, American citizens residing in France benefit from a specific tax... More details

FACING A TAX AUDIT

Tax audits are important events which adhere to specific 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, assist his clients all over France, has significant experience in tax audit... 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