France Tax Cheatsheet 2026
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The 2026 scale applies to 2025 income and is applied per tax share (quotient familial), so a single person has one share. Social contributions are taken from your payslip before tax.
| Allowance / Band | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tax-Free Band | Up to €11.600 | Per tax share, on net taxable income (2025 income) |
| Income Tax Band 2 | €11.601 – €29.579 | 11% |
| Income Tax Band 3 | €29.580 – €84.577 | 30% |
| Income Tax Band 4 | €84.578 – €181.917 | 41% |
| Income Tax Band 5 | Over €181.917 | 45% |
| Standard Work-Expense Allowance | 10% of salary | Minimum €509, maximum €14.555 |
| Décote (low-income relief, single) | If tax is under €1.982 | Tax reduced by €897 minus 45.25% of the tax |
| Social Security Ceiling (PASS) | €48.060 a year | Caps the 6.90% pension contribution and sets the Agirc-Arrco tiers |
| CSG + CRDS | 9.7% | On 98.25% of gross pay; 6.8% is deductible from taxable income |
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For informational purposes only, not tax advice. Figures apply to the 2026 tax scale for a single person and may change.
