Taxes 2026 : Everything you need to know to report your 2025 income

Every spring, millions of French people find themselves faced with the same essential deadline: the tax return. In 2026, the tax campaign started with theOpening of the online service on April 9. Several new features are to be reported this year: revalued scale, individualized levy rate for couples, and new rules around housing. info.gouv.fr Whether you are an employee, owner, parent paying alimony or simply anxious not to miss any box, here is everythingYou have to know to approach this statement calmly.

The 2026 calendar: what dates to remember?

The 2026 tax campaign started on April 9 with theOpening of the online income filing service received in 2025. Ministry of Economy Deadlines then vary depending on your department:

The online declaration must be filed no later than May 21 for departments numbered from 01 to 19 and non-residents, May 28 for departments 20 to 54, and June 4 for departments 55 to 976. The paper declaration, meanwhile, was to be filed before May 19, 2026 at midnight. taxes.gouv

For the rest of the calendar, theNotice dtax will be available in thePublic finance space between July 24 and 31, 2026. In the event of reimbursement, it will intervene in most cases on these same dates. For taxpayers liable, the balance will be deducted in four monthly installments from September to December if the amount exceeds 300 euros. Ministry of Economy

News from the 2026 Declaration

This year, several changes are worth your attention.

the revalued scale. The finance law for 2026 provides for a 0.9% revaluation of the tranches of theincome tax, in connection with theinflation. info.gouv.fr Concretely, this means that the thresholds ofTaxation have been raised slightly, which can allow some households to remain in a lower bracket.

The individualized rate for couples. The individualized withholding tax rate is now applied by default for married or PACS couples, unless they choose otherwise. each member of the household is applied a rate corresponding to their own level of income. info.gouv.fr

home employees. New information is to be declared for individuals employing an employee at home: it will be necessary to select from 27 types of expenses in a drop-down menu during the online declarative course. info.gouv.fr

Donations to associations. The reduction ceiling ddonation tax for organizations ofHelp for people in difficulty or victims of violence is doubled to reach 2,000 euros. info.gouv.fr

Owners: the declaration ofOccupation of real estate still compulsory

Since 2023, all owners must inform the tax authorities of theuse of their property. In 2026, the General Directorate of Public Finance now applies the principle of automatic validation: if the housing situation on January 1, 2026 is identical to that declared in 2025, no new approach nis necessary. Administrative procedures

On the other hand, the declaration becomes mandatory in the event ofPurchase ofa property between January 2, 2025 and January 1, 2026, change of tenant oroccupying during theYear 2025, or change in the status of housing — Principal, secondary, well-rented or vacant residence. bailfacile

The S approachPerforms via the “Manage my real estate” service on impots.gouv.fr. The general deadline is June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.. Capifrance As for the sanctions, after three years of transition period, the Government has confirmed that fines of 150 euros per property will now be applied in the event of failure to report orFound error. Baker Tilly

Alimony: a deduction not to be overlooked

Do you financially help an adult child or a parent in need? This charge can lighten your tax bill, provided you declare it correctly.

The amounts of alimony deductions have been modified by the finance law for 2026. For an adult child not attached to your tax household whose income is insufficient, you can deduct this pension from your overall income. public service The pension paid to an adult child can be deducted within the limit of 6,855 euros, to be declared via boxes 6EL and 6EM. cesdefrance the lump sum of the deduction Sestablished at 4,075 euros per child, with the possibility of deducting dother real and justified expenses within this overall limit. public service

a point dAttention: the beneficiary must declare the pension received sHe knows that the pourer la deducted, and the supporting documents must be kept for at least three years in the event of a tax audit. Reassure me

The boxes to remember to reduce your tax

The declaration has many boxes that can save you several hundred or even several thousandEuros. Here are some of the most impactful.

the guard ofchildren under 6 years old entitles you to a credit dTax of 50% of expenses, capped at 3,500 euros per child, i.e. a maximum saving of 1,750 euros per child. Tuition fees are entitled to flat rate reductions: 61 euros for a college student, 153 euros for a high school student and 183 euros for a student, cumulative if you have several children in school. cesdefrance

the costs ofEHPAD entitle you to a 25% deduction of expenses within the limit of 10,000 euros per year, i.e. a maximum reduction of 2,500 euros. lhome help benefits froma credit ofTax of 50% of expenses, capped at 12,000 euros per year or 15,000 euros if a member of the household is over 65 years old. cesdefrance

Finally, veterans over 74 can benefit froman additional half part via the box w, and laccommodation ofA parent at home entitles you to a deductible package of 4,039 euros per person accommodated, to declare box 6GU. cesdefrance

Conclusion: anticipating so as not to miss anything

The 2026 tax return is theOpportunity to take stock of your tax situation and to make sure you benefit from all the advantages to which you are entitled. Owners, parents, caregivers, employers of employees at home: each has specific boxes to fill in. Deadlines are firm and sanctions for omission are now effective. The best strategy is not to wait until the last moment, to gather your supporting documents at theadvance, and connect to your space on impots.gouv.fr to check the pre-filled information. In case of doubt, the Centers des Finances Publiques and the Espaces France Services can accompany you.