Taxes for Salaried Doctors in France: Complete Guide 2025

Settling in as a salaried doctor in France is a rewarding professional opportunity, but taxation can raise many questions. Understanding how much you will pay and especially how to reduce your taxes is essential for starting with peace of mind.

This article provides you with a comprehensive and updated overview of the taxes applicable to salaried doctors in 2025, focusing on rights, tax benefits, and optimization levers to know before you settle.

The French Tax System for Salaried Doctors

In France, salaried doctors are subject to several types of deductions:

• Income tax (IR): calculated according to a progressive scale by brackets, ranging from 0% to 45%.
• Social contributions: these fund social security (health, retirement, etc.) and are automatically deducted from your gross salary.
• General Social Contribution (CSG) and Contribution to the Social Debt Repayment (CRDS): also deducted at source.

The amount of tax therefore depends on your gross salary, as well as your family situation.

Understaffed Areas and Tax Exemptions: Opportunities to Seize

Certain geographical areas, known as underserved areas for doctors, benefit from incentive tax schemes. By setting up in an Urban Free Zone (ZFU) or a Rural Revitalization Zone (ZRR), you can benefit from tax reductions for several years, or even a partial or total exemption depending on the case.

These schemes aim to encourage doctors to settle in areas where access to care is limited. They are regularly updated, so it is recommended to inquire in advance.

Reducing Your Taxes: A Little-Known Leverage

Beyond location, the French tax system offers many tax reduction mechanisms:

Family Quotient: Your Personal Situation Matters

The French system takes into account the number of dependents (spouse, children) to calculate your tax. The more children you have, the more tax shares you get, which reduces your tax brackets.

Example: a single doctor with an annual income of €60,000 will pay much more in taxes than a married colleague with two children on the same salary.

Savings and Investments: Double Positive Effect

Several solutions allow you to prepare for your future while reducing your tax:

• Contributions to a Retirement Savings Plan (PER): deductible from your taxable income, within certain limits.
• Investments in rental real estate (Pinel, Denormandie schemes, etc.).
• Subscription to the capital of SMEs or tax SCPI.
• Donations to associations: 66% or 75% of the amount can be deducted from your tax.

“When a doctor discovers their estimated tax amount, there is often a moment of concern. But once we explore together the many possibilities for deductions and optimizations, the final amount becomes much more reasonable.”
— The Euromotion Medical Team

Preparing Your Tax Return with Peace of Mind

The tax return in France is annual and mandatory, generally between April and June. For a salaried doctor, the steps are relatively simple thanks to the online declaration.

Documents to Prepare:

• Pay slips,
• Certificates of donations, savings, or investments,
• Bank identity statement (RIB) if you are eligible for a refund.

Additional deadlines or payment facilities are sometimes granted, especially to newcomers.

Summary

• The French tax system is based on progressive taxation and social contributions,
• Exemptions exist for areas with medical tension,
• You can reduce your taxes through children, savings, or certain investments,
• Good preparation of your tax return is essential to avoid mistakes.

Euromotion Medical Supports You Every Step of the Way

At Euromotion Medical, we support every European doctor beyond simple job search. From contracting to taxation, we are by your side to make your settlement in France smooth, serene, and successful.

📬 Contact us to benefit from our personalized support, or consult our medical job offers in France.