Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C.
France IRS Tax Attorney
Serving U.S. taxpayers in France from our Beverly Hills office. Most matters are handled entirely by phone and video.
US citizens and green card holders in France — including Paris expats, dual nationals, and Assurance-Vie or French pension holders — can contact Segal, Cohen & Landis for US international tax attorney representation.
International Clients
France
IRS & Tax Context for France
IRS Office for France Taxpayers
IRS International — Philadelphia Service Center (US Expats France)
P.O. Box 409101, Ogden, UT 84409
(267) 941-1000
Federal / Tax Court
U.S. Tax Court — Washington, DC | U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
International Tax Landscape
The US-France tax treaty (1994) is one of the most complex US bilateral tax agreements. French residents who are US persons face dual taxation on wages, investment income, and French state pensions (Assurance Retraite). French Assurance-Vie (life insurance savings contracts) are a major US compliance issue — they are typically treated as PFICs under US tax law, requiring Form 8621 and complex mark-to-market or QEF elections. French Livret A savings accounts are tax-exempt in France but fully taxable to US persons. The French tax administration (DGFiP) shares FATCA data. SCL assists Americans in Paris and throughout France with assurance-vie compliance, voluntary disclosure, and FBAR/FATCA obligations.
IRS Tax Services Available to France Clients
We represent clients in France and across the United States before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and state tax agencies. Common issues we resolve:
Why France Taxpayers Choose Segal, Cohen & Landis
Attorney-Led, Not Sales-Led
Every case is handled directly by a licensed tax attorney — never delegated to an unenrolled preparer or case manager. You get attorney judgment from day one.
33+ Years of IRS Experience
Sam Landis, Esq. has spent over three decades navigating IRS Collection, IRS Examination, and U.S. Tax Court on behalf of individuals and businesses.
National IRS Practice
We practice before the IRS in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Your physical location doesn't limit your access to experienced IRS tax counsel.
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“Sam resolved a six-figure IRS levy in under a week. He communicated every step clearly and got the result we needed. I can't recommend SCL highly enough.”
Michael T. · 2024
“I had an extremely complex FBAR and Form 3520 situation. Sam understood every nuance and handled the voluntary disclosure flawlessly. Genuinely the best in the field.”
Priya R. · 2024
“After receiving an IRS audit notice I was terrified. The team at SCL walked me through everything, represented me completely, and the audit closed with no changes. Worth every penny.”
David L. · 2023
Samuel Landis, Esq. · LL.M. Taxation, Boston University · 33+ years IRS controversy practice
Frequently Asked Questions — France IRS Tax Help
What US tax obligations do US citizens living in France have?
US citizens and green card holders in France must file US tax returns on worldwide income including French salary, rental income, and investment gains. The US-France tax treaty is one of the most complex bilateral treaties — it includes special provisions for French social charges, pension income, and real estate. FBAR reporting for French bank accounts (BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Société Générale) is mandatory regardless of treaty protection.
How do French social charges interact with US tax obligations?
France levies CSG/CRDS (social charges) at approximately 17.2% on investment income and capital gains. Whether these charges qualify as creditable foreign taxes on the US return is a contested area. American taxpayers in France must carefully document and claim available foreign tax credits to avoid double taxation. SCL advises Franco-American clients on social charge treatment and treaty optimization under the US-France agreement.
Can Segal, Cohen & Landis represent US expats in France?
Yes. SCL serves US citizens in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, and throughout France by phone and video. We handle French expat US tax filings, FBAR, social charge treaty analysis, IRS voluntary disclosure, and all US international tax compliance.
How quickly can you stop a wage garnishment or bank levy?
In most cases, we can issue an IRS levy release or garnishment suspension within 24–72 hours of being retained, pending IRS processing. The first step is a free consultation to assess your situation.
What is the cost of a tax attorney consultation?
We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your situation. Fee schedules vary by case type and complexity — we are transparent about fees before any engagement.
Attorney-Led IRS Representation
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Cross-border tax topics for France
For an overview of common reporting issues, see our France international tax guide.