Mark your calendars! Here are this year’s key income tax filing dates, deadlines, and extensions for US citizens living in France.
2024 Tax Calendar for Americans 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.
15+ Signs You’re an American Expat Living in France
If you’re an American expat living in France, I bet you’ll relate to many of the perspectives on this list! And if you’re thinking about moving to France, read on to get an idea of what kinds of situations you might find yourself in when adapting to life in France as an American.
What It’s Like Going to the Gynecologist in France
Are you nervous about going to the gynecologist in France? I completely understand. I was anxious about it, too! (Particularly when I heard about the *no gown* situation 😬) Here’s everything you need to know about going to the French gynecologist, including my personal experience of getting my first well-woman exam in France, so that you have a better idea of what to expect for your first time!
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.
4 Misconceptions I Had About France
Surely, I’m not the only one to have held a false stereotype about the French? Before traveling to France, I definitely had certain expectations about French people and the country itself. As it turns out, some of my beliefs were inaccurate and nothing but misconceptions and stereotypes!
6 American Things That Surprised My French Husband
Ever wonder what the United States of America looks like through the eyes of a French person?
My French husband, Jonathan, has visited the United States multiple times at this point. He’s no longer shocked by what he sees. However, there are a number of things that initially stood out to him regarding American culture and norms. Here are some things that my French husband found surprising when he first encountered them in the USA.
What I Wish Non-Bloggers Understood About Blogging
Now that I’ve been blogging for over three years, I’ve noticed some recurrent assumptions that are made about the profession. Here are a few things to know about what it’s like being a blogger!
Gift Ideas for Travelers
Are you looking for gift ideas for the frequent travelers in your life? I’ve put together a list of gifts that aim to make travel more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable. These are practical gifts that will actually be used and would make a great present for a birthday or the holidays!
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).