French Tax Refunds Set to Begin on July 25, 2025
French households to begin receiving tax refunds from July 25, 2025.
Key Points
- • Tax refunds start on July 25, 2025.
- • Refunds are due to overpayments or eligible tax credits.
- • Payments will be made via bank transfer or mailed checks.
- • Some individuals may have unexpected payments if prior withholdings were insufficient.
Millions of French households can expect tax refunds to begin on July 25, 2025, following the annual income declarations, which revealed various overpayments and eligible tax credits. The French tax administration, Direction générale des finances publiques, has announced that the refunds will be executed in two waves: the first installment on July 25 and the second on August 1.
Taxpayers will receive notifications of their refund amounts and dates through their online tax notices, which will become available from late July to late August. The refunds will be directly credited to the bank accounts registered in the taxpayers' online profiles. For those who haven't provided bank details, checks will be sent by mail.
Additionally, it's important for taxpayers to be aware that some could face unexpected payments if their withholdings from 2024 were lower than the actual tax owed. Such individuals will receive a structured payment schedule starting September 2025, allowing them to manage their liabilities efficiently.