French Financial Guides
French money guides on income tax, the family quotient, savings, and buying property.
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Tax 4 min read
French Income Tax and the Family Quotient (Quotient Familial) Explained
France taxes the household, not the individual, and divides income into shares before applying the rates. Here is how the family quotient works, with two worked examples.
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Investing 6 min read
Saving in France: Livret A, PEA and the Flat Tax on Investment Income
Where you hold your savings in France changes how much tax you pay on the returns. Compare the Livret A, the PEA and the standard flat tax (PFU).
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Mortgages 3 min read
Buying a Home in France: Notaire Fees and the Other Costs on Top of the Price
Notaire fees are mostly taxes, and they add around 7 to 8% to an older property. See what you pay, what you can budget for, and how a mortgage fits in.
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