The U.S. taxes citizens on worldwide income, so becoming a Russian resident is not likely to help. There is also a significant expatriation tax for those wishin

The U.S. taxes citizens on worldwide income, so becoming a Russian resident is not likely to help. There is also a significant expatriation tax for those wishing to renounce their citizenship. I suppose you could move to Puerto Rico or expatriate well in advance of any expected earnings. However you're absolutely correct that there are unfathomable unseen costs and effects.