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French Property Tax

The complete guide to French property taxes – Taxe d’habitation, Taxe foncière and CFE refund

The complete guide to French property taxes – Taxe d’habitation, Taxe foncière and CFE refund

France abolished the Taxe d’Habitation for main homes in 2023, but non-resident landlords and second home owners remain fully liable for the Taxe Foncière and the CFE (Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises). This essential guide breaks down your remaining property tax obligations, clarifies the new rules for furnished rentals, and provides the exact steps you need to follow to claim your often-overlooked CFE refund.

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Property Tax Tips

Renting property abroad to holidaymakers? Here’s everything you need to know about your tax requirements.

Renting property abroad to holidaymakers? Here’s everything you need to know about your tax requirements.

If you are fortunate enough to own a property in a popular holiday destination, then maybe you have considered the idea of letting it out while it’s vacant. This is an ideal way for many holiday homeowners to cover the costs of owning a property and perhaps earn some extra income on the side.

However, if you earn an income from property overseas – even from short-term holiday bookings – it is likely that you will have a tax filing requirement in that country.

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Property Tax Tips

How to be property tax-savvy

How to be property tax-savvy

Owning a property is one of the largest investments you’ll ever make and it’s a huge financial responsibility.

As with any investment, you need to know how to get the most out of it. Knowing the tax credits and tax deductions available to property can help you ensure your investment pays you back.

In this guide, we will outline some useful tax tips for property owners who want to save money and reduce their taxes.

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Property Tax Tips

9 Top Tips on reducing property income tax for overseas landlords

9 Top Tips on reducing property income tax for overseas landlords

As a non-resident landlord, it is likely you will be required to file an annual income tax return. Maybe you’re asking yourself questions like – how can I reduce my property taxes?

And while it is not always easy to understand foreign tax laws, by having a strong grasp of your tax requirements and entitlements, you can save yourself a lot of money come tax time. But is there any way to lower your property taxes?

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