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

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

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

What happens during a tax audit in France? Part 3: tax litigation in France as seen by a French tax lawyer.

If, after analysis by a French tax lawyer, it appears that the tax reminders and/or penalties levied may be contested, the taxpayer has a right of appeal.Litigation in tax matters may consist of providing supporting documents or explanations that were not provided to the tax authorities during... 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

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

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