Taxes

How do I do this if I have not received my tax return?

Publié le 07 mai 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Did not receive your pre-filled return by mail? Service-Public.fr explains the steps to follow to ensure your return is filed on time and avoid potential penalties.

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Tax returns can be filed online or on paper.

You can report your income on paper if:

  • your principal residence is not equipped with internet access;
  • you feel you are unable to file your return online.

If you have chosen to file your tax return on paper, you must use the pre-filled declaration you received in the mail between April and May 2024.

If you have not received any mail, you can download forms necessary on the tax website.

Warning  

Some income must be reported on a side return, such as the property tax return, capital gains or income received abroad.

What is the deadline to report your income on paper form?

The paper tax return must be filed by Tuesday May 21, 2024, at 11:59 p.m., regardless of where you live. The postmark is authentic.

In case of delay, your tax will be increased one of the following penalties:

  • 10 % in the absence of formal notice;
  • 20 % if the declaration is lodged within 30 days of the formal notice;
  • 40 % if the declaration has not been lodged within 30 days of the formal notice.

In addition, interest on late payment, corresponding to 0,20 % per month of delay.

Reminder

For online reporting, the deadline differs depending on your department. Use the simulator of Service-Public.fr to know the date that concerns you.

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