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Explainer: how French pension can unlock US Social Security benefits

We explain what French residents can do to help qualify for US pension payments

Must Americans declare their French bank accounts to the US?

We look at the rules around FBAR declarations

Hundreds of Americans in France want to give up US citizenship

Double taxation cited as a reason - only the US and Eritrea base tax on citizenship, not residency

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Can Americans extend stay in France 90 days due to 1949 Agreement?

Several blog posts suggest that US citizens can stay in France for an extra three months after their 90 days of visa-free travel in the Schengen area is used up. We explain

Americans abroad raise issues over paying US tax and banking problems

As a general rule American citizens must file a US tax return, no matter where they live, and they often have to pay US taxes on top of those of their country of residence

French accidental Americans sue to renounce US citizenship

A group of French people who were born in the US but left as babies want to renounce their American citizenship as it is causing complications with opening bank accounts

Americans' bank issues in France: reader feedback

Americans are subject to income declarations and can be taxed as appropriate in the US no matter where they live in the world. This has caused some problems for US citizens looking to open bank accounts in France.

'Accidental Americans' in France fight FATCA in court

'Accidental' US citizens in France are being discriminated against by French banks unwilling to fall foul of FATCA, association says

US citizens in France cast votes on Super Tuesday

US citizens living in France have voted in local restaurants and cafés across the country, to take part in “Super Tuesday”, the US presidential primary elections.

Group helps taxing concerns of US citizens in France

For US citizens living overseas, taxation is major problem

French NBA star Tony Parker buys Isère ski station

Franco-American NBA basketball star Tony Parker has bought a majority stake in a ski station company in Isère, after over a year of negotiations with local authorities over his plans for the site.

Register for November vote, Americans in France told

Authorities recommend US citizens living overseas register by August 1 to ensure vote in mid-term elections

Accidental Americans want out

Thousands of ‘accidental Americans’ who face surprise US tax demands and intrusive investigations of bank accounts have called on the new French MP for North America to help them end their problems.

American citizenship

Explainer: how French pension can unlock US Social Security benefits

Must Americans declare their French bank accounts to the US?

Hundreds of Americans in France want to give up US citizenship

Can Americans extend stay in France 90 days due to 1949 Agreement?

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Good news on electricity prices for millions in France

French ‘Brexit’ residency cards up for renewal in 2025: is process known yet?

New London-Dordogne air route announced for summer 2025

New Year brings storms and snow: French weather outlook December 30 - January 3

The trees in your French garden have a worth - here is how to value them online

Major recall of dry pet food across France over salmonella risk

Profile of retirees in France and their pensions (with comparison to UK and US)