<<<.... I can only keep money in the form of US $$ in my (US) account.>>>
That's right.
That's right.
If you have a source of income in euros, it may be possible to open a non-resident account in euros in a French bank. I'm not sure of the precise requirements, and there are some restrictions on the account that you won't have on a regular "resident" account - but it would be worth looking into if you really need to hold some balances in euros.
You also need to report your foreign bank accounts each year to the US Treasury once the balance exceeds a certain minimum amount.
Cheers,
Bev
Never. As long as you have not formally renounced your US citizenship in front of a consular officer, you must file US taxes and declare your worldwide income. And, just to add to the fun, if you do renounce your US citizenship and they think it is "for tax reasons" - they will invoke a law that requires you to file US taxes for another 10 years before you are off the hook. (And you can be denied any form of visa to visit the US ever again... though whether they would actually invoke this part is anyone's guess. I have yet to hear of them doing this - though if they did, I doubt they'd publicize the matter.)If I am married in another country and a resident of that country..later a citizen, do I still have to pay taxes to IRS?
When do I become 'French" and pay French taxes only.
This is all true.Never. As long as you have not formally renounced your US citizenship in front of a consular officer, you must file US taxes and declare your worldwide income. And, just to add to the fun, if you do renounce your US citizenship and they think it is "for tax reasons" - they will invoke a law that requires you to file US taxes for another 10 years before you are off the hook. (And you can be denied any form of visa to visit the US ever again... though whether they would actually invoke this part is anyone's guess. I have yet to hear of them doing this - though if they did, I doubt they'd publicize the matter.)
Bev