Latest Updates of ESCEC International

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.

Late Tax Payments: What Are the Consequences?

This article explains the financial consequences of late tax payments for businesses in France. It outlines the penalties involved, including 5% or 10% surcharges and monthly interest, and provides guidance on how to request payment extensions or reductions in case of financial hardship.

Businesses: Which Taxes Must You Pay Online?

This article explains the mandatory online procedures for French businesses to declare and pay their taxes.

Tax Returns in 2026: Key Changes, Deadlines in Île-de-France, and What to Do If You’re Late

This article outlines the key updates to the 2025 income tax return in France, including adjusted tax brackets, new deductions, and changes to withholding rates for couples. It also covers filing deadlines for Île-de-France, penalties for late submissions, exceptions for paper filing, and tips to avoid tax scams.