John Deep

I agree with you that the taxe foncière is based on some stupid notions. The fact that you pay more tax for having an extra bathroom, a garden shed, or an enclosable pergola is ridiculous. These are all basic necessities that should not be taxed. The idea that these things add value to a property is also ridiculous. In reality, they may actually decrease the value of a property. For example, a garden shed can be an eyesore, and an enclosable pergola can make a property feel closed in. I understand that the taxe foncière is supposed to be a way of funding local services. However, I believe that there are better ways to do this. For example, the government could increase property taxes or introduce a new tax on luxury goods. I hope that the government will reconsider the way that the taxe foncière is calculated. It is unfair and unnecessary. In addition to your points, I would also like to add that the taxe foncière is a regressive tax. This means that it has a greater impact on low-income households than high-income households. This is because low-income households have a lower disposable income, so they have less money to spare for taxes. The taxe foncière is also a disincentive to improve one's property. If homeowners know that they will have to pay more tax for making improvements, they are less likely to do so. This can lead to a decline in the quality of housing stock. I believe that the taxe foncière should be abolished. It is an unfair, regressive, and unnecessary tax.