France Flat Tax 30% PFU - Capital Income Simplification – France
France PFU (Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique) 30% flat on capital income: 12.8% income tax + 17.2% social = 30% total. Applies dividends, interest, capital gains. Alternative progressive rates. Most choose PFU simplicity. Crypto 30%, shares 30%, bonds 30%. Major 2018 reform simplified French capital taxation previously complex.
France Flat Tax 30% PFU - Capital Income Simplification
France PFU (Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique) 30% flat on capital income: 12.8% income tax + 17.2% social = 30% total. Applies dividends, interest, capital gains. Alternative progressive rates. Most choose PFU simplicity. Crypto 30%, shares 30%, bonds 30%. Major 2018 reform simplified French capital taxation previously complex.
PFU Mechanics
12.8% income tax + 17.2% social charges (CSG/CRDS) = 30% total flat.
Shares, bonds, funds, savings interest, crypto gains all 30% PFU.
Can choose progressive 0-45% instead PFU. Dividends get 40% allowance if progressive. Calculate both choose lower.
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