Property capital gains tax (France)
The tax on the gain when selling a property that isn't your main home, with holding-period allowances.
How it works
Purchase price plus 7.5% flat costs and renovation (or a flat 15% after 5 years). 19% income tax with a 6%/yr allowance from year 6 to 21 (exempt after 22 years); 17.2% social charges with a progressive allowance (exempt after 30 years). Main home exempt. Excludes the surtax on large gains.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Purchase price180000
- Sale price250000
- Years held (full years)12
- Renovation work (amount)15000
you get:
- Total capital gains tax€7,738.85
- Gross gain€29,500.00
- Income tax (19%)€3,250.90 · allowance 42 %
- Social charges (17.2%)€4,487.95 · allowance 11.6 %
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Property capital gains tax” tool work?
Purchase price plus 7.5% flat costs and renovation (or a flat 15% after 5 years). 19% income tax with a 6%/yr allowance from year 6 to 21 (exempt after 22 years); 17.2% social charges with a progressive allowance (exempt after 30 years). Main home exempt. Excludes the surtax on large gains.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: purchase price, sale price, years held, renovation work. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Purchase price: 180000; Sale price: 250000; Years held (full years): 12; Renovation work (amount): 15000 → Total capital gains tax: €7,738.85; Gross gain: €29,500.00.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
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