Form 2042 is the core return
Form 2042 is the main French income tax return. It gathers household information and major income categories. Additional schedules can apply depending on the taxpayer's activity, property, foreign income, capital income or professional status. For those looking to browse the administrative templates, the official Form 2042 template is publicly available on the administration's platform.
- Household identity
- Address and tax year
- Salaries and pensions
- Dependents
- Credits and deductions when applicable
Form 2047 is used for foreign income
Foreign-source income often requires additional reporting. The practical challenge is identifying the nature of the income in French tax categories and whether a tax treaty or foreign tax paid affects the filing. Details on foreign-source returns are explained in the official Form 2047 guidelines.
- Foreign salary
- Foreign rental income
- Dividends and interest
- Foreign pensions
- Foreign tax certificates
Why an English intake helps
A structured English intake reduces misunderstandings before the French forms are prepared. ORAVIA can then confirm the scope, send a mission letter and request missing documents where needed. Translating complex situations like foreign dividends or cross-border pensions into French tax codes is a high-risk manual step that is best structured through FiscoExpat before formal engagement. You can refer to the Service-Public guide on declaring foreign earnings.
- Translate facts into French tax categories
- Flag complex cases early
- Avoid incomplete document exchanges
- Keep the mission scope clear
Questions people ask
Is 2047 always required for foreigners?
No. It depends on whether foreign-source income or foreign accounts need reporting.
Can ORAVIA confirm which forms apply?
Yes, after reviewing the file and accepting the mission under its own engagement terms.