Americans living in France are in a special situation due to their obligations to two different tax regimes - here's a look at the requirements and some common tax traps to avoid.
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Updated: Wed 27 May 2026 11:34 CET
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If you live here, France can tax you - and it enthusiastically will. Photo by Brian Stukes / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
Americans living in France are in a special situation due to their obligations to two different tax regimes - here's a look at the requirements and some common tax traps to avoid.
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