Finding Your Way in France
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French Taxes on the Sale of U.S. Homes
Calculating your capital gains taxes on the sale of a U.S. home as an expat in France.
Should you keep those investments in France or in the U.S.?
For Americans living abroad in France: knowing which investments to keep in the U.S. and which to keep in French accounts.
Why choosing U.S. succession law has nothing to do with inheritance taxes in France
Estate tax issues for Americans in France
French Tax Categories for the Intrepid Expat Business Owner
Self-employment and taxes in France: understand how your business activity is classified in the French system.
Freelancing in France
Using the French micro-entreprise rules as an American expat - simplified administration for freelancers, artisans and other solo-business owners in France.
French taxes and U.S. Capital Gains Income
How are U.S. capital gains taxed when you live in France? Guidance for American Expats.
A quick note on reporting your foreign income
How an American expats should report U.S.-sourced income on French tax forms.
U.S. gift tax laws for Expats
Understanding U.S. gift and estate taxes as an American expat in France.
Setting up your tax ID for your first tax filing in France (cerfa Form 2043)
How to get your first numéro fiscale and get started with tax filings as an American expat in France
Immigration and the Curse of the Random Paperwork
Managing the mountains of paperwork when you move from the U.S. to France
Why American Brokerages are Avoiding You
Closed: investment accounts for Americans living in France
The mutual funds, insurance policies and other things you should not own as an Expat
Mutual funds and other investments that cause trouble for American expats
FATCA’s, FBAR’s and other F-words
Understanding FATCA and FBAR filing requirements for U.S. expats in France.