Latest Updates of ESCEC International

Summer Jobs, Student Work, and Internships: How to Report These Earnings on Your Tax Return

This article explains how to declare income earned by students from summer jobs, internships, or self-employment. It outlines which earnings are tax-exempt—such as certain student wages, internship stipends, and social-based scholarships—and clarifies which must be reported, including taxable grants and non-salaried income. It also highlights rules for students over 25 and those filing separately.

Income Tax Return: Answers to Your Most Common Questions

This article provides clear answers to the most common questions about filing income tax returns in France for 2025. It covers who must file, how to file online or by paper, key deadlines, eligibility for automatic filing, how to correct mistakes, and where to find official help and resources.

Income Tax: Do You Need to Declare Your Retirement Severance or Bonus?

This article explains whether retirement or early retirement severance payments are taxable in France. It details how taxation depends on the conditions of departure—voluntary, employer-initiated, or under a redundancy plan—and provides guidance on how to declare such income, including applicable exemptions and social contribution rules.

When is the Deadline to File Your Income Tax Return?

This article outlines the key deadlines for filing income tax returns in France. It explains the requirement to file online if you have internet access, confirms the closure of the 2025 filing period for 2024 income

What to Do If You Haven’t Received Your 2025 Tax Return Form

This article explains what to do if you haven’t received your 2025 pre-filled tax return form by mail. It outlines how to download the necessary forms, who is eligible to file on paper, key deadlines, and the penalties for late submission.

Secondary Residence Tax in France: How Does It Work?

This article explains how the housing tax on secondary residences works in France. While the tax on primary homes has been abolished, it still applies to furnished secondary homes and their dependencies.

What to Do If You’re Struggling to Pay Your Taxes

The article outlines the relief options offered by the French tax authority when taxpayers cannot meet their deadlines.

Understanding the Development Tax in France

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the French taxe d’aménagement (development tax), explaining when it applies, how it's calculated, applicable rates for 2025, and possible exemptions or reductions.

Secondary Residence Housing Tax: What You Need to Know

This article explains how the housing tax on secondary residences works in France. It covers who is liable, how to declare the property, how the tax is calculated, potential exemptions, and when to expect the tax notice.

Tourism: How Does the Tourist Tax Work?

This article explains how the tourist tax works in France. It covers who must pay it, how rates are set, when and how it is collected, and which travelers may qualify for exemptions.