What changed
2026-09-23 12:53 UTC → 2026-09-27 06:21 UTC ·
added
removed
French taxpayers are entering the The settlement period for 2026 income tax balance payments, which are scheduled to begin payments in France commenced on September 25. Approximately This collection operation, managed by the Direction générale des finances publiques (DGFiP), affects approximately 13.8 million households will undergo automatic withdrawals to regularize taxes owed following 2025 income declarations. The average balance paid this year is 1,798 households. For balances exceeding 300 euros, a decrease from the previous year’s average of 1,901 euros. Payments payments are being collected in four installments scheduled for September 25, October 26, November 26, and December 28. Amounts of €300 300 euros or less are collected in a single installment on September 25, while amounts exceeding €300 transaction. Taxpayers are split into four equal installments scheduled through late December. cautioned regarding potential banking complications. If a bank honors a debit despite insufficient funds, the account may incur overdraft interest (agios) and intervention commissions. If the bank rejects the debit order, taxpayers may face rejection fees, which are legally capped at 20 euros per rejection under the Monetary and Financial Code. Failure to resolve these issues may result in further tax penalties. Property tax (taxe foncière) deadlines remain upcoming. Online payments are also approaching. For online payments, the deadline is due by October 20 at midnight, 20, while payments by check, transfer, or cash payments must be completed by October 15. For amounts exceeding 300 euros, online payment is mandatory. Additionally, those opting for Those wishing to use automatic scheduled withdrawals for property tax must register by September 30. Specific relief Relief measures are available continue to be available, including potential reductions or exemptions for certain demographics. Property property owners over the age of 65 may qualify for a 100-euro reduction or a full exemption, depending based on their reference fiscal income. For those facing general financial hardship, the Direction générale des finances publiques (DGFiP) offers options such as requesting a payment schedule or applying for a ‘remise gracieuse’ (graceful remission) to reduce the total amount owed. Separately, Additionally, CAF social benefits, including such as RSA and housing aid, are scheduled for disbursement on October 5, 2026. An official online correction service for 2025 income declarations remains available until November 30, 2026, for modifying 2025 income declarations. 2026.