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France Implements May 1 Financial Reforms Addressing Inflation and Budget Goals

Key measures include social benefit increases, gas tariff reductions, tax adjustments, and postponed energy vouchers.

Le mois de mai 2025 est celui des premières dates limites pour effectuer sa déclaration de revenus.
Pour le mois à venir, la Commission de régulation de l’énergie a annoncé une baisse du prix repère de vente pour le gaz avec une diminution du kilowattheure de 6,4 %.
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Overview

  • Social benefits, including RSA and AAH, are revalued by 1.7% to align with inflation, effective for payments starting May 5.
  • Regulated gas tariffs drop by 6.4% for heating and 5.16% for cooking and hot water, effective May 1, offering relief to households.
  • The 2025 energy voucher distribution has been postponed to November due to the late adoption of the finance law.
  • Income tax declaration deadlines vary by department, with paper submissions due by May 20 and online submissions staggered through June 5.
  • Employer social contribution rates are adjusted, and free registration for electric vehicles ends, aligning with broader fiscal reforms.