81. Moving to Europe as an American: The Tax Mistakes That Can Cost You Dearly

Expat Wealth - Cross-Border Financial Advice for Expats in America and Americans Abroad · Apr 9, 2026 · 51m

For Americans moving abroad, the dream of a new life in Europe can quickly become complicated by US tax rules, foreign reporting requirements, estate planning mismatches, and costly investment mistakes. From buying property in France, to opening a business in Spain, to holding foreign mutual funds or trusts that no longer work overseas, the consequences of poor planning can be severe and expensive to unwind.

For those considering moving to America or moving to the US in the future, many of these same cross-border challenges apply in reverse, making early planning essential regardless of…