Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com

Updated: Tue 21 Jul 2026 12:04 CET

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The French tax office is now sending out bills or notices of rebates. Photo by JOE RAEDLE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

This week millions of people across France will be either receiving a payment from the tax office, or receiving a tax bill - here's what you need to know about the 2026 tax payment season.