US Citizens Working in France
See what you actually take home after US and France taxes: whether you're already working abroad or planning a move.
Here's what matters most for US citizens working in France:
- •Social security contributions add significant costs (healthcare, pension, unemployment)
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Who taxes you?
As a US citizen working in France, you're subject to taxation by both countries. The US taxes citizens on worldwide income, but the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can exclude up to $132,900 of foreign earned income in 2026 if you meet the 330-day physical presence test. France taxes its tax residents on their worldwide income, French and foreign, with progressive rates up to 45%. Social security contributions for healthcare, pension, and unemployment add significant additional costs. The US-France tax treaty provides foreign tax credits to prevent double taxation.
Common pitfalls
- French tax rates are high, with top marginal rate of 45%
Is there a US-France tax treaty?
Yes. The US-France income tax treaty is in force, and foreign tax credits cover what it does not.
Getting paid in Euro
Salaries in Paris are paid in Euro (EUR). A 100,000 US-dollar salary is roughly 92,000 EUR at current rates. That matters twice over: your US return is always filed in dollars, so the rate on each payday feeds straight into what you report, and a currency that moves against the dollar changes what the same nominal salary is worth to you without your pay changing at all.
Frequently asked questions
Not on the same income: a treaty is in force. You pay the higher of the two rates, not both.
The Euro (EUR). A 100,000 US-dollar salary is about 92,000 EUR at current rates. Your US tax is always calculated in dollars, so the exchange rate on the day you are paid feeds directly into what you report, and into how far the same nominal salary goes in Paris.
France has a progressive income tax system (IRPP) with rates from 0% to 45%. Social security contributions for healthcare, pension, and unemployment add significant additional costs, typically 15-20% of gross income. You can claim foreign tax credits on your US return to offset taxes paid to France.
French social security contributions are substantial, typically 15-20% of gross income. These cover healthcare, pension, unemployment insurance, and other social benefits. These contributions are separate from income tax and can significantly impact your take-home pay.
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