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FISCAL IMPACT REPORT ON CITIZEN GENEROSITY
I'm a freelancer. Which means even your generosity is subject to fiscal extraction. Here's what actually happens when you give me €10. Spoiler: the State is the primary beneficiary.
BREAKDOWN OF YOUR €10 DONATION
| Step | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Your donation | 10.00 € | Your act of generosity |
| Stripe fee | -0.40 € | 1.5% + €0.25 (EU cards) |
| Declared revenue | 9.60 € | What URSSAF considers my 'income' |
| URSSAF contributions | -2.11 € | 22% of revenue — health, pension, CSG, CRDS |
| Income tax | -0.40 € | 4.2% — freelancer flat withholding |
| What I receive | 7.09 € | Thank you (sincerely) |
You give
10.00 €
The State gets
2.51 €
25.1% of the original donation
Stripe gets
0.40 €
4.0% of the original donation
I receive
7.09 €
70.9% of the original donation
VERDICT
Out of your €10, the State takes €2.51 in contributions and taxes. Stripe takes €0.40. I'm left with €7.09. In France, even generosity is taxable. The State produced nothing, created nothing, added nothing — but it takes its share. As always.
WHY THESE DEDUCTIONS?
As a freelancer, I'm under the simplified regime: 22% social contributions on revenue (not profit — on revenue, even if I have expenses). Plus 4.2% income tax via flat-rate withholding. Total: 26.2% of every euro collected goes straight to the State, before I can spend a single cent.
DESPITE ALL THIS, SUPPORT THE PROJECT
If, after seeing what the State extracts, you still want to support this project — here's the button. The State thanks you in advance.
Donate (State-approved)Secure payment via Stripe. Any amount.
URSSAF freelancer schedule 2025, flat-rate withholding BIC/BNC