Wondering what it’s like to file your taxes in France? Here’s how filing taxes in France compares to doing your tax declaration in the United States.
Tax Declarations in France Versus the United States: 3 Major Differences
3 Things Americans Abroad Should Do Every Year
Are you a U.S. citizen living abroad? I bet you haven’t taken care of all three of these things.
How to Organize Your French Pregnancy Binder
If you’ve been living in France for a while, it’ll come as no surprise to you that there is a substantial amount of paperwork to keep track of during a pregnancy. Early on, my midwife recommended organizing all of my test results, prescriptions, ultrasounds, etc. into separate file folders or a binder. Here’s how you can organize your dossier médical de grossesse.
Online Renewal of “Vie privée et familiale” Visa or Carte de Séjour
Wondering how to request and renew the carte de séjour “vie privée et familiale” (CdS VPF) using the new online procedure? As the spouse of a French citizen, I recently went through the process of renewing my VPF card and have detailed my entire experience in this post. Additionally, I was approved, not only to renew my right to stay in France but was also granted the 10-year carte de résident as the spouse of a French citizen.
2025 Tax Calendar for Americans Living in France
Mark your calendars! Here are this year’s key income tax filing dates, deadlines, and extensions for US citizens living in France.
Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF) : Your Personal Training Account in France
Are you working in France? Did you know that you might have funds waiting for you in a personal training account? Here’s everything you need to know about the Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF) and how to access your funds.
French Income Taxes: 6 Things You Need to Know
Filing French taxes is not just a responsibility of French citizens and/or those working in France. It’s an obligation for those who simply live here as well! If France is your country of residence, here are a few quick tips and requirements you need to know about French income taxes.
The Carte Vitale: Scams to Avoid & FAQs
As expats living in France, we are far more susceptible to potential phishing scams, all the more so when we are desperate to finally have that elusive carte vitale we’ve heard so much about! Watch out for these common carte vitale scams and read the answers to these FAQs carefully so that you can determine the legitimacy of texts, emails, and phone calls you may receive from the French health insurance program (Assurance Maladie).
International Driving Permit for French Driver’s License
Since I am no longer a US resident, I no longer hold an American driver’s license. This made me wonder… what will I do when I return to the United States to visit family and friends and I need to drive a car? Can I drive and/or rent a car in the USA with my French driver’s license? The short answer… yes! For all the details and requirements, including how to request an International Driver’s Permit to accompany your French license, read on!
Changing Your Last Name After Marriage in France
You just got married in France and you want to start using your spouse’s last name in your daily life and on all your paperwork. Good news—The name change process is simple! Read on to find out how you can indicate your surname preference after marriage in France.