How to make your first tax declaration?

At what age declare your taxes for the first time?

Adjers who are not attached to their parents

From your 18 years, if you are not more attached to Tax home for your parentsyou are subject to a personal tax return. However, the attachment can be extended for young people under the age of 21 or under 25 if they are still students and under certain conditions, especially if you are responsible for your parents.

A declaration of income even for non -taxable taxpayers

Even if you are not taxable, you must make your income tax return. You will thus receive your opinion of non-taxation, which can be required for various administrative procedures, such as applying for a student scholarship, benefit from certain social assistance, or obtain specific tax reductions.

How to create an account on the tax site?

Create your particular space on impots.gouv.fr

The tax authorities inform by mail the taxpayers aged 20 and over, attached to the tax household of their parents last year. The mail contains the elements necessary for the opening of your “Particular space” on the tax site. To create this particular space, click on “Your particular space” and follow the instructions displayed.

Indicate the tax number and access

You will need the two numbers communicated in the mail:

• THE tax number : this is a unique identifier of 13 figures assigned to you by the tax administration. This number is used to identify you in the French tax system and allow you to access your online tax information.
• THE Online access number : This seven -digit number is also provided in the mail. It allows you to connect to your particular space for the first time and to validate your identity.

You will also have to choose a password and enter a tax income equal to “0”.

What if we have not received a letter from the tax administration?

Identity verification

You must also create your particular space. But in this case, the tax services must first Proceed to verify your identity. This cannot be done online and you must communicate to your local public finance center, either at the counter, or by post, the necessary parts:

• Marital status ;
• Postal address;
• Copy of an identity document;
• Email address.

Reception of the access email

After verification, you will receive an email confirming your access to the site to create your particular space. You will only have to identify yourself using your tax number and your date of birth. A clickable link will then be sent to you by email to validate access to your particular space.

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How to get the tax number for the first time?

The tax number is provided by mail by the tax administration. Otherwise, it is possible to request directly from the tax services. In the event of loss of the tax number, it is enough to recover it by consulting its tax documents, in particular its tax notice on income or its local taxes.

What form for a first tax declaration?

THE Form 2042 is the standard form used to declare most personal income (wages, pensions, property income, etc.). If you are newly taxable or make your first declaration, you must fill out this form and submit it every year.

How to declare your taxes for the first time online?

Young people declaring their income for the first time must do so online by following the procedure indicated above and adapted to their case. People who are unable to declare online must file a “paper” declaration at the public finance center of their place of residence using the form form n ° 2042.

What documents are necessary for his first tax return?

As we have seen, the first online declaration procedure requires knowing your identifiers and therefore knowing how to obtain them. But the Persons opting for the paper declarationwill have to join various documents according to their residence status.

For all declarants

All taxpayers must provide Proof of identity during their first tax declaration. This document confirms the identity of the declarant and to ensure that it is registered in the tax system. The proofs accepted are a national identity card, a passport, a family book or a residence permit for foreigners.

For tenants or roommates

If you are a tenant or roommate, you will have to join a Copy of the current lease. This document is used to prove your status as a tenant and to determine your place of residence for the tax year. It can also be used to calculate certain abatements or exemptions, especially in the event of a housing tax.

For declarants accommodated free of charge

People who are hosted free must provide certain documents to justify their situation: copy of the last housing tax notice, a property tax, or the person’s lease contract with whom the declaring resided in the December 31 of the previous year.

A accommodation certificate Written and signed by the person hosting the taxpayer is possible. This certificate must clearly indicate the period of residence and the address of the place of accommodation.

For the declarant residing at the hotel

People who resided in a hotel on December 31 of the previous year must provide a occupation certificate from their hotel room. This certificate must be issued by the management of the hotel and specify the period during which the declarant occupied the room, as well as the address of the hotel.

For declarants accommodated free of charge

People who are hosted free must provide certain documents to justify their situation. A accommodation certificate Written and signed by the person hosting the taxpayer is possible. This certificate must clearly indicate the period of residence and the address of the place of accommodation.

For the declarant residing in a home (student, young workers, etc.)

If you live in a home (Foyer of students, young workers, etc.) on December 31 of the previous year, you will have to provide a Certificate issued by the home. This certificate must confirm your residence in the home on the reference date for tax and can also specify the duration of your stay in this place.

For people domiciled with a Communal Center for Social Action (CCAS)

People who are domiciled with a CCAS will have to provide a Home election certificateValid, issued by the CCAS on December 31 of the previous year. This certificate is used to confirm that the person officially lies at this address for tax and social reasons.

Until when can you make your tax return in 2025?

The date of opening of online taxes is fixed at April 2025. As with the income declaration of all taxpayers, the deadline varies depending on the place of residence. It goes from May 23 to June 6, 2025, with a difference in rendering between the online declaration and the paper declaration.

What amount on your pay slip should you declare to taxes?

Taxable or gross salary wages

If your pay slip indicates a net taxable salary, this is the amount you will have to declare so as not to declare amounts that have already been adjusted. However, in most cases, it is the gross salary (amount received before any deduction) which must be indicated in the tax return.

Premiums and bonuses

If you have received bonuses or bonuses in addition to your gross salary, they must also be included in the amount to be declared. Performance bonuses, 13th month, end -of -year bonuses, or other compensation is considered taxable income.

Benefits in kind

The advantages in kind (accommodation, service vehicle, meals provided, etc.) are also considered to be income, even if they are not paid directly in the form of money. Their value must be Include in your taxable income. This value is often indicated on your pay sheet under the “Benefits in kind” section.

Source with source

The withholding tax is Already carried out by your employer On your salary, and it is indicated on your pay slip. This amount should not be added to your declaration, as it has already been paid to the tax administration. You are simply communicated to you to allow you to verify that the right amount has been taken.

How to get help for your first statement?

Persons making their first declaration can contact taxes in the event of a question. People who do not have an internet connection will be able to contact the counter of Public Finance Center from their home. During the declaration period, permanence is even sometimes organized in the communal social action centers (CCAS) or other municipal places (inquire in town hall).