Understand how much income tax you may pay in France before filing your official declaration.
Choose "French tax resident" if France is your main place of living or working for tax purposes. If you're unsure, check our tax residency guide first.
Adds a full share (+1.0) for your first child instead of (+0.5).
Children under 18 or students under 25 attached to your household.
Family members with a disability card (adds +0.5 shares each).
Usually the "Net Taxable" amount shown on your French payslip (Net Imposable).
French income classification rules.
Estimator Disclaimer: This estimator covers common personal income tax situations — employment wages, pensions, and standard micro-entrepreneur turnover — using the official 2026 progressive income tax rules. It does not reproduce the official DGFiP simulator and should not be treated as a tax assessment. Income Tax is separate from Social Contributions (CSG/CRDS etc.), which are paid separately or deducted at source. Capital gains, rental income, and international treaties are excluded.
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