How much tax do expats pay in France?

French income tax uses progressive brackets from 0% to 45%. But the real cost is social contributions (cotisations sociales) at about 22% of gross for employees. On a €60,000 gross salary, expect to take home approximately €3,200/month after all deductions.

What is CSG and CRDS in France?

CSG (Contribution Sociale Généralisée) at 9.2% and CRDS (Contribution pour le Remboursement de la Dette Sociale) at 0.5% are social charges deducted from your salary. They fund healthcare, family benefits, and debt repayment. These are non-deductible from taxable income (partially for CSG).

Do expats get the impatriate regime in France?

Yes, qualifying expats hired from abroad can benefit from the impatriate regime (régime des impatriés) for up to 8 years. It exempts a portion of salary related to working in France and can exempt certain foreign-source income, effectively reducing your tax burden by 20-30%.