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In reply to the discussion: If you know any American persons living in another country than America than please let them know [View all]riverbendviewgal
(4,251 posts)Several types of american expats.
children born of an american parent outside of the USA.
Children born in america in an American hospital because non American parents on vacation and birth was not expected.
Children born in america to non american parents who were there for work and did not remain in usa and become American citizens.
AP living abroad for decades as permanent residents not knowing they had to file US tax returns, even if they would not have to pay US taxes.
APs who became citizens of the country they work and reside in, never going back to the USA.
Some AP never aware they were considered US having never worked or lived in the USA any part of their lives. They just have an AP for a parent.
Green card holders are liable even if their card expired.
Snow birds liable if they have property or a bank account in the US, even if they are no US CITIZENS.
That is the short list.
The USA and Eritrea are the only countries in the world that double tax.
Most ex pats are just middle class or less. Never making more than the limit to have pay tax.
The tax consultants are salivating over this make money for them to fill tax returns. Some charging more than $1000 for a year return plus the IRS will charge penalties for each year charged, as much as $10,000 a year.
Many ex pats are now renouncing or relinquishing. They have families and jobs in the country they reside.
They are not traitors or tax dodgers.
I sensed some hostility in the reply comments.
There another point to FATCA and that it is suppose to be reciprocal and the US provide the banking info of non americans who have bank, accounts and investments in american banks. US House Rep says this will not happen. TREASURY is using strong arm tactics with the countries in the world.
Read the article.