Infographics. Where do people pay the most income tax in Franche-Comté?
The new tax return campaign has been open since April 10th. This year, the online deadline is May 28th in Jura and Doubs. Households in Haute-Saône and the Territoire de Belfort have until June 5th. Last year, more than 693,000 tax households in Franche-Comté were affected by this declaration, 47% of whom paid this tax. But which areas pay the most of this tax? We take a look at the situation in Franche-Comté.
Last year, more than 693,000 tax households in Franche-Comté were affected by this declaration, 47% of which paid the net positive tax. ERV setup.
Last year, more than 317,000 tax households in Franche-Comté paid income tax. This figure represents a 3.5% increase compared to the 2023 tax return. In total, €1.16 billion in net income tax was collected from Franche-Comté households. But which municipalities pay the most of this tax? Here's a look at the situation in Franche-Comté using data from the Directorate General of Public Finances (DGFIP).
An average tax of €3,545 per household in Franche-ComtéNationally, the tax amounted to an average of €4,649 per household taxed, compared to € 3,545 in Franche-Comté, based on the 2024 declaration. This amount varies widely from one department to another:
- Doubs: €4,078
- Jura: €3,109
- Haute-Saône: €2,506
- Territory of Belfort: €3,770
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Where does our tax money go?
Each year, income tax constitutes a significant portion of government revenue , accounting for more than a quarter of the total. However, other tax sources, such as value-added tax (VAT), bring in more. Next come corporate income tax and specific taxes, such as the domestic consumption tax on energy products. But once this money is collected, how is it distributed?
Out of 1,000 euros collected by the State:
Social protection ( €561 including €253 for pensions and €201 for health), education ( €88 ), operation of public administrations ( €66 ), support for economic activities ( €59 ), transport and public facilities ( €50 ), debt service ( €31 ), defence ( €31 ), research ( €30 ), culture and leisure ( €26 ), security ( €25 ), environment ( €17 ), infrastructure ( €11 ) and justice ( €5 ).
Sources: Economic and Financial Ministries
In Franche-Comté, some municipalities stand out when it comes to income tax. Romagny-sous-Rougemont (Territoire de Belfort) tops the list. In this municipality close to the border with Haut-Rhin, the average tax is more than €27,601 per household . It is followed by Fay-en-Montagne (Jura) with €15,974 and Botans in the Territoire de Belfort (€10,776).
Across the major cities of Franche-Comté, this tax varies from €3,424 in Besançon, €3,357 in Belfort, €3,060 in Dole and €2,679 in Vesoul.
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In other municipalities in the region, on the other hand, the average tax is negative. This is an amount paid by the state to people who earn less than a certain amount. In Franche-Comté, two municipalities are in this situation: Les Bâties and Lavigney in Haute-Saône.
In 2023, the richest 10% of tax households paid an average of €15,298 in income tax. This represents 15.2% of their reference taxable income and 14.1% of their declared income . They alone contribute nearly three-quarters of total income tax revenue . Conversely, the poorest 10% of tax households, often exempt from tax, receive an average of €33.
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