I am registering as a newbie in France and am looking for advice on what to do regarding the tax d'habitation. What I need to know is the breakpoints and structure of this. I am in a position where I can control the amount of income I have in France, both by declaration and into my bank. Obviously, I am not looking to cheat or act in an illegal way. I do however have some options and want to know the extend of the cost to me by declaring (and bringing into my French bank) either a minimum (say €18K pa) or a maximum (say €48K+ pa). If the difference is minimal, then it would be easier to bring in the larger amount. The house is the same either way so that element is constant. If there are breakpoints along the income curve, then an idea of what they are may guide me to an optimal solution. Thanks.