The very wealthy French have reduced their income tax in 2025

In 2025, wealthy French individuals paid less income tax on average compared to the previous year, while most taxpayers faced higher taxes. An official report indicates that net income tax revenues rose by 1%, reaching €92.6 billion after deductions. This follows a significant increase in 2024 and highlights the resilience of the income tax system in France. Additionally, 420,000 new households were taxed, raising the proportion of taxpayers to 47.7%, the highest since 2012.