Real Estate Wealth Tax
calculated legally.
Threshold of 1.3M EUR in net real estate assets. 30% primary residence allowance (art. 973 CGI). Progressive schedule from 0.5% to 1.5%. Rebate applicable at the entry thresholds.
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Understanding the IFI in 5 points
1. Who is concerned?
Any individual (French or foreign resident in France) whose net real estate assets exceed 1.3 million euros as of January 1, 2026. Shares in companies (SCI, SCPI, OPCI, commercial companies) enter the tax base for the fraction of their value that represents real estate, whatever the company's tax regime, income tax or corporate tax alike (art. 965 CGI). Two main exceptions, a holding below 10% in a company carrying on an industrial, commercial, craft, agricultural or professional activity, and real estate used for that activity.
2. Primary residence allowance
An allowance of 30% of the market value is applied to the primary residence (art. 973 CGI). If it is worth 2M EUR, only 1.4M EUR enters the IFI tax base.
3. Schedule 2026
- Up to 800,000 EUR: 0%
- 800,000 to 1.3M EUR: 0.5%
- 1.3 to 2.57M EUR: 0.7%
- 2.57 to 5M EUR: 1%
- 5 to 10M EUR: 1.25%
- Above 10M EUR: 1.5%
4. Entry rebate (art. 977)
For assets between 1.3 and 1.4M EUR, a linear rebate is applied to smooth the threshold effect. Formula: 17 500 − 1,25 % × P.
5. Deductible debts
The following may be subtracted from the tax base: outstanding mortgages, property tax due on January 1, works completed but unpaid. Consumer loans are NOT deductible.