French Income Tax Consultancy (Bilan)

4 hours - If you are domiciled in France you are liable to pay income tax. The French tax laws are complex and there will be winners and losers in comparison with the UK system.

Long term residents frequently choose to take French citizenship because foreigners are subject to an increasingly heavy burden of personal taxation.

French income tax is assessed on a family basis. The husband is responsible for the return which includes the income of his wife and children who are still in the educational system, or doing their military service. Divorced, separated or widowed persons claim allowances according to circumstances. Across the board allowances include:

• Money spent on major property repairs
• Money spent on certain 'green projects' such as the installation of solar energy panels for heating
• Payments for maintenance and dependent relatives other than children
• Gifts to certain charities
• Contributions to the Securite Sociale
• Approved life assurance premiums
• Interest payments on certain loans
• Special arrangements for single parents with young children

Our recommended consultant will help you through the annual tax jungle and gives you practical advise.