Overview
- DGFiP, which testified Wednesday before a National Assembly inquiry, said audits over the past three years covered between one quarter and one third of the 13,335 households flagged.
- Of those audited, 58% were adjusted, implying about 1,900 to just over 2,500 redressements, with roughly 2,000 cases confirmed.
- The tax agency reported €104 million in additional taxes and €28 million in penalties, for €132 million recovered.
- Officials said some files involved under-declaration or fraud, and others reflected lawful factors such as small pensions among older owners, recent home purchases, inherited or revalued property, income retained in investment vehicles, or large deductible charges and deficits.
- Lawmakers continue to scrutinize the cases as DGFiP extends checks, a process that could close abusive gaps and influence how France treats asset-rich but income-poor households.