The French social security system has been financed mostly from contributions levied on earned income. This arrangement distinguishes France from some of its European partners, which finance most social spending from tax.
Social security contributions in France are required to be paid by employers, employees or both and are computed on the total wages and salaries or on maximum amounts known as social security ceilings which range between
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