French Income Tax: The 2025 tax return campaign starts today, 10 April

As it does every year, the DGFiP (Direction Générale des Finances Publiques) has divided France into three zones, with deadlines for filing tax returns. Here’s the breakdown this year:

• Departments 1 to 19 and for non-residents: Thursday 22 May 2025.
• Departments 20 to 54 : Wednesday 28 May 2025.
• Departments 55 to 95 and the overseas departments: Thursday 5 June 2025.

Do I have to file a tax return in France this year ?

You are required to file an income tax return if you received income from a French source that is taxable in France during the 2024 tax year (1st January – 31st December 2024).

French-source income includes, but is not limited to, real estate income, earnings from professional activities carried out in France (whether salaried or self-employed), capital gains, and pensions paid from a French pension fund.

Many individuals mistakenly assume they only need to file a tax return in their country of residence. However, in France, you are required to declare your income from the very first euro earned even if no profit was made.

If you’re unsure whether you need to file a tax return this year, need assistance completing your return, or have any questions about French taxation in general, don’t hesitate to contact our French department. We’ll be happy to assist you.

Contact Avocat, Deborah Vaysse, on 01227 763939 or email dav@furleypage.co.uk