article_snippet: Tax on rental income from second homes was raised from 20 per cent to 35.5 per cent, while capital gains tax was increased from 19 to 34.5 per cent.
article_snippet: A mandatory, 15.5 per cent 'social contribution' was introduced on both capital gains and rental income, raising an additional €250 million a year for the French welfare system.
highlights_snippet: A mandatory, 15.5 per cent 'social contribution' was introduced on both capital gains and rental income .
  