Question to an expert
Do I have to notify the tax office immediately of my move?
As no deadline is imposed, the moving taxpayer generally only informs the tax administration when filing their income tax return. It can therefore take several months. However, it is in his interest to be more responsive, since he must take the necessary measures for the proper delivery of his mail.
He has the possibility of making his new address known to the tax authorities from his private space on the site impots.gouv.fr, by clicking on “My profile”. The procedure can also be carried out by mail or by telephone, with the personal assistance service.
What are you risking if you delay declaring your move? There may in particular be consequences in terms of respecting the response deadline, for example if the tax administration sends you a proposal for rectification, as part of a tax audit, or a request for information.
When she sends you a proposal for rectification, you have thirty days to send her your observations. In the absence of a return, the rectification proposal is considered accepted. However, response times run from the date of presentation of the registered letter to your address, the address known to the tax administration. Without a response and after formal notice, you may be automatically taxed.
Finally, if you go abroad, you must also report your new address on your personal space on the tax website.