> Sure, there are ways to get around a portion of the taxes, but those involve things like never coming to the US for more than a set (short) amount of time. I

> Sure, there are ways to get around a portion of the taxes, but those involve things like never coming to the US for more than a set (short) amount of time. I know about being an expat and how to avoid SOME of the taxes. Point is, unless you make under that limit and don't spend more than a month per year in the US, you are liable for US taxes. They give credit for foreign taxes paid, but you'll basically be paying the US income tax rates when it's all done. Not to mention the sheer stupidity of having to file in the first place.