Latest Updates of ESCEC

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.

Understanding the Development Tax in France

June 12, 2025

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

June 12, 2025

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?

June 11, 2025

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.