Moving to France and planning to sell your US home? There's a tax trap most Americans walk straight into: once you're a French tax resident, selling your US property can trigger capital gains tax in both countries.

Paris immigration attorney Daniel Tostado (@TostadoAvocats) explains the three options Americans actually have and why timing your sale around your residency status can save you a significant amount.

Don't list the house until you understand this.

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