Income tax (France)
An estimate of your income tax with the progressive scale and family quotient.
How it works
2026 scale (2025 income) per share: 0% up to €11,600, 11% up to €29,579, 30% up to €84,577, 41% up to €181,917, 45% above. Tax = tax for one share × number of shares, with each extra half-share's benefit capped at €1,807, then a discount (décote) for low tax amounts (€897 − 45.25% of the tax for a single person, €1,483 − 45.25% for a couple). Estimate excluding tax reductions and credits.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Household taxable income per year42000
- Number of tax shares1 (single)
you get:
- Estimated tax€5,703.99
- Per month€475.33
- Average rate13.6 %
- Marginal rate30 %
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Income tax” tool work?
2026 scale (2025 income) per share: 0% up to €11,600, 11% up to €29,579, 30% up to €84,577, 41% up to €181,917, 45% above. Tax = tax for one share × number of shares, with each extra half-share's benefit capped at €1,807, then a discount (décote) for low tax amounts (€897 − 45.25% of the tax for a single person, €1,483 − 45.25% for a couple). Estimate excluding tax reductions and credits.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: household taxable income per year, number of tax shares. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Household taxable income per year: 42000; Number of tax shares: 1 (single) → Estimated tax: €5,703.99; Per month: €475.33.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.