pitfalls to avoid when declaring assets

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J.Van Hove, B.Briffaut, E.Maizy, P.Turpaud, E.Noel – France 2

France Televisions

The declaration of real estate is new in 2023. It can be made until June 30, and concerns all owners. How to avoid pitfalls? Should we expect a property tax hike? Response elements.

Georges Rouach, owner, has been contemplating every day for more than 30 years the breathtaking view offered by his 100m2 apartment in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. For the first time, he must declare his property online. A new pre-filled declaration, where he must confirm that it is indeed her main residence, the number of rooms and the area. He must also inform the identity of the persons occupying the apartment.

A new tax?

In 2022, he paid 1,474 euros in property tax. He now fears having to pay more. “We wonder if it will not be a new tax, again“, he says. All real estate and other premises must be declared. Taxes are different according to the type of occupation, a way for the tax administration to sort out between main and second residences.areas, rented or vacant accommodation. The 34 million owners have until June 30 to complete the new property declaration. In the absence of a declaration, the risk is a fine of 150 euros per room.


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