Right. Back when i was living in Germany we were part of a very international community. I learned about the USA taxes craze when our poor American friend had

Right. Back when i was living in Germany we were part of a very international community. I learned about the USA taxes craze when our poor American friend had to file his US taxes. Everyone in the group was like WHAT? My opinion is that it's a quite abusive practice. However I've heard some people say it is worth the hassle so that you can save your passport everywhere saying "I'm American " and getting some sort of special treatment. Or that your embassy saves you from some crazy scenario you could get into as an expat.