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> We can argue about the value of those services but clearly it's >0. From personal experience, I can tell you that (value of expatriate services) - (cost of
by AceJohnny2 7y ago
> We can argue about the value of those services but clearly it's >0.
From personal experience, I can tell you that (value of expatriate services) - (cost of dealing with US tax system) is a very deep negative value.
- nradov 7y agoI assume you've never been in a foreign country when it fell apart and the US government had to evacuate their citizens. Some other expatriates weren't so lucky.
- AceJohnny2 7y agoI have, actually (Kenya). I'm also lucky enough to hold the passport of another developed country that helps its expatriates and doesn't have a regressive expatriate tax system, so I can compare.
- AceJohnny2 7y agoI need to add that a country providing expatriate safety services has nothing to do with a tax system and everything to do with supporting the country's imperialist interests. It's much harder to get your citizens to work in your interest in risky foreign countries if you aren't willing to back them up.
- voisin 7y agoFun fact: if evacuated in the manner you describe and as a civilian, you get a bill for it.
- dcolkitt 7y agoI really doubt this is a major worry for a tax exile living in Monaco.