Tax Credit Calculator for France 2026

Estimate main French tax credits 2026: childcare support (50%), energy renovation (30-70%), home employment (50%), donations (66%).

Your Acceptable Expenses

Childcare expenses (nursery, after-school), maximum: €3,500 per child
Energy pump, insulation, etc. (estimated 30%)
Caregiver, babysitter, gardener, senior care assistance (CESU). Maximum: €12,000
Donations to general interest organizations (66% or 75% Coluche)

Estimated Tax Credits for 2026

Garde d'enfants de moins de 6 ans (50%, plafond 3.500 EUR/enfant)1 500 EUR
Total Tax Credits1 500 EUR

Estimated Value. The MaPrimeRenov' rates vary by type of work and income. Check the instructions for module 2042 RICI for exact limits.

Come utilizzare Calcolatore Crediti d'Imposta 2026 - Francia

Insert expenses for child assistance

Childcare credit for children under 6 years old is worth 50% of expenses, with a maximum of €3,500 per child (maximum credit €1,750 per child).

Insert energy renovation costs

But PrimeRenov covers 20-70% of energy renovation costs (insulation, heat pumps, solar panels). The simulator uses a minimum of 30%.

Insert expenses for domestic services

Concise work-from-home job credit covers 50% of nanny, babysitter, gardener expenses. Maximum base: €12,000/year (plus €1,500 per child, up to €15,000).

Insert Donations

Donations to public utility associations entitle you to a 66% tax reduction (90% for Coluche associations). Maximum: up to 20% of taxable income.

Suggerimenti

  • Save all receipts and invoices for domestic services, nannies, and donations; they may be requested during inspection.
  • Credit for home employment can be used to claim eldercare expenses (CESU).
  • But PrimeRenovation 2026 has reduced some rates compared to 2024. Check the ANAH website for updated conditions before planning your work.
  • Tax credit for donations to public interest organizations (Coluche law) is 75% for donations up to €1,000, then 66%.

Domande frequenti

What is the difference between a tax credit and a tax reduction?

The tax credit is refundable: if it exceeds the tax due, the surplus is refunded. The tax reduction, on the other hand, only reduces the tax but does not generate a refund in case of excess.

What is MaPrimeRénov'?

MaPrimeRénov' is the main French support scheme for the energy renovation of buildings, managed by ANAH. The rate varies from 20% to 70% based on income and type of work.

Does the childcare tax credit apply to everyone?

It applies to children under 6 years old on 1 January of the tax year, cared for by an approved childminder (assistante maternelle agréée), nursery, drop-in daycare or school-based childcare. It does not apply to au pairs or in-home babysitters.

How are tax credits declared?

All tax credits are declared on form 2042 RICI attached to the tax return. Some expenses require specific supporting documents (invoices, certificates).