Question

what were the different types of taxes people payed in france​

Answer 1

There are three main types of personal taxes in France: French income tax (impôt sur le revenu); social security contributions (charges sociales/cotisations sociales); and tax on goods and services (taxe sur la valeur ajoutée TVA, or VAT in France). You will also have to pay occupier’s tax (taxe d’habitation) or French property tax (taxe foncière), and if you’re selling land or property or have assets more than €1.3 million, there may be capital gains tax to consider, too.

This guide on taxes in France sets out a basis only, and expert advice should be consulted for your individual tax situation. The guide covers:

Who has to pay taxes in France?
Dual taxation in France
Calculating your taxes in France
French tax rates 2019
French taxes for non-residents
Filing your French tax return
French tax refunds and credits
Paying your French taxes
Other mandatory French taxes for residents
French capital gains tax
French wealth tax
French property taxes: owners and renters
Inheritance tax in France
VAT in France
Corporate tax in France
Social security taxes in France
French tax authority

Answer 2

Clergy and Nobility was highly privileged class and exempted from paying taxes.

It was third estate which include Merchants, Artisans , Craftworkers etc... who have to pay taxes. Main taxes were.

▪ Tithes - A type of land taxes imposed on Peasants by Church.

▪ Tailles - Tax imposed on items for daily consumption like salt, tobbaco etc...