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

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If you haven’t received your pre-filled 2025 tax return by mail, don’t worry—there are steps you can take to ensure you file on time and avoid penalties. Service-Public.fr provides clear guidance on how to proceed.

Filing Your 2025 Tax Return: Online or Paper

You can submit your tax return either online or by using a paper form. Paper filing is allowed only if:

  • Your main residence does not have internet access, or

  • You are genuinely unable to complete the online process.

If you are filing by paper, you are expected to use the pre-filled form usually mailed to you between April and May 2025. If you didn’t receive it, you can download the required forms from the official tax website.

⚠️ Note: Some income types—such as capital gains, foreign income, or property income—must be declared using separate forms.

Deadline for Paper Filing in 2025

The deadline to submit a paper tax return is Tuesday, May 20, 2025, by 11:59 p.m., regardless of your place of residence. The postmark will serve as proof of timely submission.

Penalties for Late Filing

If you file late, the following penalties may apply:

  • 10% surcharge if no formal notice was issued,

  • 20% if you file within 30 days after receiving a formal notice,

  • 40% if you file more than 30 days after the formal notice.

Late payments are also subject to interest at 0.20% per month of delay.

Online Filing: Check Your Department’s Deadline

Deadlines for online tax returns depend on your department of residence. Use the Service-Public.fr simulator to find the exact deadline that applies to you.