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Americans Abroad

Sen. Walter Sobchak

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2. That's simplistic

Reply to jehop61 (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 7, 2015, 07:20 PM

Apr 2015

The people who get nailed by the ridiculous extremes of American extraterritoriality have few if any ties to the US in the first place and usually owe no taxes in the first place. US citizenship just becomes a nuisance to them as it complicates every aspect of their financial and working lives.

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Really jehop61 Apr 2015 #1

That's simplistic Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #2

you are correct and thank you for trying to enlighten those who can only respond with don't let the riverbendviewgal Apr 2015 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #4

With one exception, everyone I know in this situation has roughly the identical story Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #5

There is a lawsuit in Canada fighting FATCA riverbendviewgal Apr 2015 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author whathehell Apr 2015 #9

no one answers this DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #7

the rich have money and power and will get away with tax evasion riverbendviewgal Apr 2015 #8

It's been a long time since I've seen you davidpdx May 2015 #10

You may not have to pay but you must report riverbendviewgal May 2015 #11

Oh no, I still file davidpdx May 2015 #12