Finding Your Way in France
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What are all of those French Taxes?
Do you know the difference between a social charge and an income tax? Between real estate taxes and the habitation tax? Tax rates in France are not always high – sometimes they are significantly lower than in other countries. But you won’t know how the French system will affect your finances unless you understand what these charges are and when they apply. So, we’ve put together a quick decoder for you below on the basic charges you might see as a resident in France.