amy radcliff wrote:

I am seriously considering moving to Europe (from the States). The
problem is of course the details--its overwhelming all the questions
that emerge. Could anyone recommend a place to get started? A
website devoted to Americans emigating, a book, etc? Any help
appreciated.

If it matters, employment is not a huge problem...I'm more interested
in questions of residency status, tax issues (do I pay taxes there or
in the States, for instance), qualifying for health care, and so on...
again, any help gratefully recieved.

If you are a US citizen, you will be required to file a tax return with the
IRS, as well as paying local taxes - but there is a large exemption, about
$80,000.
It can be just as difficult for an American to emigrate to a European
country as it is for a European to move to the US - unless, of course, you
can claim citizenship in a European country.