Independent workers have struggled for days to complete their 2025 income declarations due to a new calculation method. It requires computing a 'super brut' that includes net income and social contributions.
The new procedure, applied this year to align tax treatment for independents, has baffled many taxpayers. "It’s impossible to fill out," says Sylvie, whose doctor husband had to contact tax services. Officials acknowledged the difficulty while offering assistance.
Changed boxes and cryptic explanations have caused backups at accounting firms. Independents must now incorporate elements such as retirement contributions, social security, and CSG-CRDS.
Published on May 24, 2026, the reform has prompted similar reactions among liberal professionals and merchants facing the same complexity.
