Overview

• Late July assessments by the DGFiP show 13.1 million households must settle an average €1 900 balance, up from 9.8 million last year
• The 2024 income-tax brackets were adjusted by 1.8%, falling short of 2.8% private-sector wage increases and creating the shortfall
• Amounts above €300 will be divided into four equal direct debits scheduled for late September, October, November and December
• Meanwhile 13.2 million households will receive refunds averaging €1 017 for deductible expenses such as domestic help, donations and rental investments
• Balances of €300 or less will be collected in a single direct debit on September 25