Understanding the French 50% Tax Credit for Home IT Assistance
Why can I claim 50% back?
The French government encourages certain services provided in your home by offering a 50% income tax credit. This includes eligible home computer and internet assistance carried out by registered Services à la Personne (SAP) providers such as DigiSolve.
In simple terms, if your visit qualifies, you may be able to claim back 50% of what you pay, subject to the applicable conditions and annual limits.
Please note: The 50% tax credit is available through the French tax system. If you pay your income tax in the UK rather than France, you may not be eligible to claim it. If you’re unsure of your tax status, please seek advice before relying on the tax credit.
If your home IT assistance qualifies under the Services à la Personne (SAP) scheme, claiming the tax credit is usually a simple addition to your annual French income tax return. DigiSolve will provide the invoices and annual tax certificate you need to support your claim.
Examples of services that qualify
Set up a new computer, tablet or smartphone
Install and set up a printer
Install and set up everyday software
Learn to use your computer, tablet or smartphone
Help with email, online storage and digital security
Help keeping your computer running smoothly
Examples of services that don’t qualify
Computer Hardware Repairs
Remote IT support
Business IT support
Equipment sales
Data recovery
Website design and maintenance
Your questions, answered
It’s a French government scheme that allows eligible home services, including certain computer assistance, to qualify for a 50% tax credit.
If the service is eligible and you meet the French tax rules, you may be able to claim a 50% tax credit through your French income tax return. Depending on your individual tax situation, this may reduce the tax you owe or result in a refund from the French tax authorities.
Yes. You pay for the service as normal. If you are eligible, you claim the tax credit through the French tax system (unless you use the Avance Immédiate service, if available).
You’ll receive an invoice for each visit and an annual tax certificate showing your total eligible SAP expenditure.
You normally claim it when completing your French income tax return for the previous calendar year.
The service must be carried out at a home in France. Eligibility for the tax credit depends on your individual tax situation.
Example of how the 50% tax credit works
You book an eligible home computer assistance visit costing €100. DigiSolve visits your home and provides the eligible service.
Example of how the 50% tax credit works
You receive a SAP invoice and pay €100.
Example of how the 50% tax credit works
You receive an annual tax certificate showing the total amount paid for eligible SAP services during the previous calendar year.
Example of how the 50% tax credit works
You declare that amount on your French income tax return.
Example of how the 50% tax credit works
French tax authorities calculate the credit. Subject to eligibility and applicable limits, a €100 eligible expense gives a tax credit of €50.
