Latest Updates of ESCEC

Income Tax Return: Answers to Your Most Common Questions

June 19, 2025

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?

June 19, 2025

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?

June 18, 2025

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

June 16, 2025

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?

June 16, 2025

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

June 13, 2025

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