As an international student or expat in France, understanding the French income tax system is crucial to ensure compliance and manage your finances effectively. Each year, France updates its income tax brackets and tax rates, impacting how much you need to declare and pay.
For the 2025 tax season (covering income earned in 2024), the French government has adjusted the income tax brackets by 1.8% to account for inflation. If your income has not increased by this percentage, you may see a reduction in your tax burden.
The following table provides a breakdown of the tax rates applied to different income ranges:
Important: These tax brackets apply to your taxable income after the 10% standard deduction or actual professional expenses (frais réels).
The French tax system allows for tax reductions based on your family situation. Your household income is divided by the number of "parts" in your family quotient, as determined by the number of dependents.
This system lowers taxable income for families, resulting in lower taxes compared to single individuals with the same earnings.
The calculation of income tax in France follows these three steps:
Applying tax brackets:
Applying tax brackets:
The French tax authorities provide an official tax simulator that allows residents to estimate their tax liability based on income, deductions, and family situation. It is available in two versions:
Access the official tax simulator on impots.gouv.fr
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