The tax reduction mentioned in Article 199 decies E is granted in respect of the acquisition of housing that has been completed for at least fifteen years and that is undergoing renovation work. By way of derogation from the first and third paragraphs of the aforementioned article, the tax reduction applies to housing located in classified resorts covered by Section 2 of Chapter III of Title III of Book I of the Tourism Code and in tourist towns, the list of which is set by decree.
The reduction is calculated on the cost price of the accommodation plus the cost of renovation work defined by decree, up to a limit of €50,000 for a single, widowed or divorced person and €100,000 for a married couple. Taxpayers applying for the tax reduction waive the right to deduct these expenses, either in their actual amount or in the form of a deduction for depreciation, when calculating categorical income. He may not benefit from the provisions of Article 32.
The rate is 20%. It is granted in respect of the year in which the renovation work is completed and deducted from the tax due in respect of that same year at the rate of one-sixth of the €10,000 or €20,000 limits and then, where applicable, for the balance over the following five years under the same conditions. At the taxpayer’s request, this balance can be deducted in sixths over the following six years. The renovation work must be completed within two years of acquiring the property.
Renting must take effect within the period stipulated by Article 199 decies E.
The operator of the tourist residence reserves a percentage of at least 15% of accommodation for seasonal employees under conditions set by decree.