"French residents are among the most highly taxed in Europe, so if you move here it might be better to simply accept that you will be paying some tax. But no one enjoys a surprise tax bill, so the French government has an online calculator that allows you to work out in advance roughly what you are likely to owe at tax time."
"Not everyone will have to pay - employees now have their income tax deducted at source (prélèvement à la source) so their bill should be €0. In fact, employees often end up getting money back at tax time, if they benefit from any tax breaks such as charitable donations, pension savings or childcare credits."
"The first €11,600 of your income is tax-free. After that, income tax is charged progressively according to the following bands: €11,601 to €29,579 - 11 percent; €29,580 to €84,577 - 30 percent; €84,578 to €181,917 - 41 percent; More than €181,918 - 45 percent."
France maintains high tax rates across Europe, with tax payment considered a civic duty. Tax declarations occur in spring, with deadlines in May or June depending on location, and bills arriving in July or August. Employees have income tax deducted at source and often receive refunds through tax credits for charitable donations, pensions, or childcare. Self-employed individuals, freelancers, contractors, and small business owners typically receive bills. The 2025 tax structure provides a €11,600 tax-free threshold, then applies progressive rates: 11% on income €11,601-€29,579, 30% on €29,580-€84,577, 41% on €84,578-€181,917, and 45% on income exceeding €181,918. The French government provides an online simulator for estimating tax obligations.
Read at The Local France
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