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If you don't intend to return, why pay the tax?

• ahoyhere 17y ago
  I mean I never intend to move back to the US. I like to visit. And I'd like to not get arrested at the border and forcibly repatriated, if you get my drift.
  • reyu 17y ago
    Extradition is kind of a pain too.
    • asciilifeform 17y ago
      Has anyone ever been extradited simply for failing to pay U.S. income tax while living permanently abroad, and having neglected to renounce citizenship?
      • ahoyhere 17y ago
        I highly doubt it. I think it's more of a "if you step on our shores, you're ours" situation. But even tho I am far from being rich enough to be on their radar, better safe than sorry. Saving $50k/yr in taxes is a bad optimization if it lands your ass in jail.