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American Focus > Blog > Economy > My Weekly Reading for September 22, 2024
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My Weekly Reading for September 22, 2024

Last updated: September 22, 2024 10:47 am
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The ImpĂ´t de SolidaritĂ© sur la Fortune (Solidarity Wealth Tax) in France has been a subject of debate and analysis in recent years. Despite attempts to “unwind” the tax during the last legislative period, the revenue generated from the ISF has continued to rise significantly. This tax has had various economic consequences that have been scrutinized and discussed by experts.

One key observation is that the cost of collecting the ISF remains relatively low, accounting for around 1.6% of the total proceeds. However, the failure to adjust the threshold in line with inflation between 1998 and 2004 resulted in windfall revenues for the French State, amounting to €400 million in FY 2004 alone. Additionally, fraud related to the under-assessment of property assets has stabilized at around 28% of total revenues, representing a significant shortfall for the State.

Capital flight due to the ISF wealth tax has been estimated at approximately €200 billion since its inception in 1988. The tax itself causes an annual fiscal shortfall of €7 billion, which is double the revenue it generates. Furthermore, it is believed that the ISF has hindered GDP growth by 0.2% per annum, equivalent to around €3.5 billion, which is almost the same as the revenue generated by the tax.

In an interconnected world, the ISF wealth tax has been criticized for impoverishing France by shifting the tax burden from wealthy taxpayers who leave the country onto other taxpayers. This has raised concerns about the long-term impact of the tax on the economy and the overall welfare of the country.

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These economic implications of the ISF wealth tax highlight the need for careful consideration and evaluation of tax policies to ensure that they are effective, fair, and conducive to sustainable economic growth. France, like many other countries, continues to grapple with the challenges and consequences of wealth taxation, and finding the right balance is crucial for the country’s future prosperity.

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