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

Sale of real estate abroad by a tax resident of France: is any tax due in France?

Do individuals domiciled in France for tax purposes have tax obligations in France when they sell property located abroad, and is capital gain tax due in France?This question is often ignored, considering that French taxation is inapplicable to the sale of foreign real estate, but this is... 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

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

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

PREPARING FOR THE TRANSFER OF YOUR ASSETS

The transfer of your assets (property, business, shares and stocks..) requires both fiscal and legal considerations.

The asset transfer strategy must take into account the original situation of each case, including family, professional, and fiscal considerations.

The transfer of assets is organized upstream and may take many forms in France.

CM-Tax law firm, with offices in Lyon and Aix-en-Provence, can help you to define a tailor‑made strategy according to your objectives and specific circumstances so that the transfer of your assets can take place under the best conditions in terms of taxation and security.

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