France Tax Calculator 2026
Updated for 2026 official rates. Use our free France salary calculator to estimate your take-home pay, effective tax rate, expat regime and crypto taxes.
France Tax Calculator
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€59,199
Take-home pay per year
Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 - €11,497 | 0% |
| €11,498 - €29,315 | 11% |
| €29,316 - €83,823 | 30% |
| €83,824 - €180,294 | 41% |
| Over €180,295 | 45% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Taxes
Crypto Tax
30%
Dividends
30%
Social Security (Employee)
23%
Residency & Relocation
Calculations are based on official 2026 tax rates. Results are approximate and may vary depending on individual circumstances. We recommend consulting with a tax advisor for accurate calculations.
Detailed Tax Breakdown
Everything you need to know about taxes, deductions, and contributions
France Progressive Income Tax 0-45% + Surtax
France progressive rates 2026: 0% to €11,497, 11% to €29,315, 30% to €83,823, 41% to €180,294, 45% above. High income surtax: 3% above €250k single/€500k couple, 4% above €500k/€1M. CDHR ensures 20% minimum effective rate high earners. Social charges 9.7% employment income separate. Family quotient divides income by household 'parts'. Total marginal rate exceeds 60%.
Brackets 2026
No income tax first €11,497. Adjusted annually inflation.
11% on income €11,497-29,315 range.
30% major bracket most middle class.
41% upper-middle incomes.
45% highest bracket. Plus 3-4% surtax above €250k/€500k.
Family Quotient
1 part adult, 0.5 child (first 2), 1 part 3rd+. €90k couple 2 kids = 3 parts = €30k/part. Tax on €30k ×3. Major family benefit. Capped €1,794/half-part.
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.
France Inbound Assignee Regime - 8 Years Benefits
France impatriate regime (régime d'impatriation): up to 8 years tax benefits foreign workers. 30% employment income exempt, foreign-source income exempt (dividends, interest, rental abroad), no wealth tax foreign assets 5 years. Eligibility: recruited abroad, executive/specialist, not French resident 5+ of 10 years. Major incentive international talent despite France high rates.
Benefits
30% employment income exempt: bonuses, premiums, special elements. Reduces effective rate significantly.
Foreign-source dividends, interest, rental income exempt French tax up to 8 years. Major benefit international executives.
Benefits up to 8 years from arrival France. Cannot extend beyond.
Eligibility
Must be recruited from outside France. Executive, specialist, high-level position. Not French resident 5+ of last 10 years.
France Social Contributions - Highest Globally 68%
France social contributions ~68% total labor cost: employee ~23% + employer ~45%. Among highest globally. Cap €47,100 certain contributions. Fund comprehensive welfare: healthcare, pensions, unemployment 75% salary, family benefits. CSG/CRDS 9.7% additional on salary. Total employment taxation exceeds 75% including income tax. France social model generous but expensive.
Breakdown
Health insurance, pension, unemployment, CSG/CRDS total ~23% gross salary deducted.
Employer pays ~45% gross salary additionally. Total cost €100 salary = €145 employer.
Pension contributions capped €47,100. Others no cap.
France Withholding Tax System - Monthly Collection
France prélèvement à la source (withholding): employer deducts income tax monthly since 2019. Rate personalized from previous year return. Adjustable online anytime. Still file annual return May for reconciliation. Improved government cash flow, reduced large lump payments. Most employees adapted successfully. Criticism: complexity, privacy concerns employer knows rate.
How Works
Employer withholds tax monthly based rate from tax authorities.
Still file annual return May. Refund/payment if withholding incorrect.
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