Rental income and sales of investment property or second homes by French residents have always been subject to social security contributions (payroll taxes). The previous rate of 13.5% was raised to to 15.5% on July 1st of this year. Unlike in the United States, gains realized from the sale of a primary residence are not […]

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Purchase taxes on Paris apartments often give buyers pause; but how does Paris really stack up to other major real estate markets?