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Taxes in France for American Expats: Start Here
Moving to France from the US, or already living here? These are the guides our American clients read first, from the France–US tax treaty to your first French tax return.
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The questions we answer every week
Your first French tax return, filed correctly
The France–US treaty and no double taxation
Declaring US bank and investment accounts
Property, rentals and wealth tax as an American
Your reading list, in the right order
Hand-picked articles from our tax team, all in plain English.
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Moving to France from the US
Read these before or just after you arrive.
Moving to France? 7 Essential Tax Things Every Expat Should Know Before ArrivingRead the guide →
10 Tax Mistakes Americans Make When Expatriating to FranceRead the guide →
Moving to France from the USA? Understand the French American Tax Treaty First!Read the guide →
Taxes in France for Expats Moving from the US and UKRead the guide →
ESCEC
Impatriate regimeRead the guide →
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Your taxes once you live in France
What to file, when, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
First French Income Tax Return: What You Need to KnowRead the guide →
US Tax Help in France: Essential Guide for American ExpatsRead the guide →
Tax in France: 2025 Income Tax Brackets & Rates ExplainedRead the guide →
Income Tax Return Errors: How to Correct a Mistake or Omission in FranceRead the guide →
Year-End Tax Checklist for Expats in France: What to Do Before 31 DecemberRead the guide →
Tax ID France: Understanding Identification Numbers in FranceRead the guide →
Property Taxes in France: A Complete Guide for AmericansRead the guide →
From question to done, in three steps
01Free first call FREE
Tell us about your situation. We tell you what you need to file, and when.
02A clear plan and quote
You get a written plan and a free quote before any work starts.
03We handle it
We prepare and file everything, explain it in English and remind you of the next deadlines.
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My wife and I have had our French taxes prepared by Faten Amamou since we moved to France several years ago. A complete professional and a pleasure to work with. We heartily recommend her to any U.S. ex-pats who require assistance with tax preparation.
JAJoseph AragonUS expat, French tax returns
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