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The Renounce U.S. Citizenship blog was started in late October of 2011. This is the archive page. If you scroll down you can see a list of the posts.

My original purpose was to write a book documenting the attack by the U.S. government on its citizens abroad – an attack without precedent in the modern world. The posts on this blog are:

1. An attempt to document the story of the “Obama Witch Hunt” against U.S. citizens abroad.

2. An attempt to demonstrate how the U.S. is using the “taxation of U.S. persons abroad” to inflict damage on the economies of other countries.

3. To provide commentary on the U.S, attempt to in inflict FATCA on the world.

4. To explain how this “one time” U.S. Patriot made the decision to protect himself and his family be renouncing U.S. citizenship. It is no longer possible to live as a U.S. citizen outside the United States. If you doubt that statement now, you won’t doubt it if you spend some on this blog.

5. To portray the emotions – the fear, terror, frustration and anger of U.S. citizens abroad who are reeling from a government that has turned on them.

6. To recognize how immigrant Green Card Holders, resident in the U.S. have been subjected to FBAR terrorism (for the crime of keeping bank accounts in their home country).

7. To explain why for those born in the U.S. who moved outside the U.S.: Their wound is geography.

8. To provide an historical account of  the cruelty that the Obama administration is, with deliberation, inflicting on U.S. citizens abroad.

Post Archive from most recent to oldest. The posts that have no titles but only numbers are “reblogs” from other wordpress.com blogs. I acknowledge the great work of those whose work I have “reblogged”.

-- Great Moments in Foreign Taxation Renouncing US citizenship – online discussion – with @Expatriationlaw – Saturday Nov. 9/19 Cook v. Tait 44: “Sovereignty”, “Citizenship” and use of “citizenship” to further the interests of the “sovereign” – The evolution from #CookvTait to #FATCA RT: Why #Americansabroad are now the problem in the #taxreform17 debate – U.S. citizens live in fear! A @USCitizenAbroad describes her changed perspective of America from living outside the United States Khadr apology and settlement about violation of Charter rights, Trudeau says #Americansabroad: “Ask NOT what the Homeland can do for you! Ask what you can do for the Homeland! #FEARBar (“Foreign Email Account Report”) update – All indications lead to reporting Why Tax Citizens – America’s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder #FATCA Hearings (4/26/2017) – a very brief introduction Will the International Nightmare of FATCA Finally Be Repealed? The @BarackObama #FATCA law: “an absolute disgrace and a dark spot in history” Poll: Is it common for #Americansabroad to have a higher U.S. income tax bill than a comparably situated Homelander? Residency-based taxation taxation proposal from @ACAVoice for #Americansabroad? Where are you Mainstream Media? Letter to @RealDonaldTrump from Trinidad Kamla Persad-Bissessar about #FATCA W-8s for U.S. Citizens Abroad: Filing False Information with Non-U.S. Banks It’s time for Canada to cede sovereignty and unilaterally seek Trump approval of the NAFTA Treaty Snapshot in time: Eyewitness account of evolution of Schedule B and the #FBAR Form TDF 90-22.1 from 1981 to 1986 Relinquished US citizenship in the 1970s? Are you still a U.S. “Tax Slave”? The pain of renouncing US citizenship: It’s not about the loss of citizenship FATCA Hatred: “It makes me so sad to say that I never thought I would harbor so much hatred for my own country” My Big Theory Of Everything: Thomas Campbell Planning to ‘Blow the Whistle’ on Your Employer?’ Read This First. The Tax-Related Aspects of the G20 Leaders’ Communique Hangzhou Summit In #FATCA and #FBAR world: “All roads lead to renunciation”, but “Not all roads lead to S. 877A Exit Tax litigation” When it’s all said and done: All roads lead to renunciation Green Card Holders and #Americansabroad: “Residence”, “Long Term Residence” and the S. 877A “Exit Tax” THE DANGER OF RELYING ON MEMORY IN STREAMLINED NONWILLFUL CERTIFICATIONS Cook v. Tait 42 – “The shot heard round the deck. We are free at last!” The CLN has arrived The treatment of expatriates by the Government of the United States often defies explanation – or does it? Exactly why does the US Government hate #Americansabroad so much? (Homelanders too) Have you filed your FBAR for 2015 yet? When it comes to #FATCA and the use of #Americansabroad to plunder other nations: A picture is worth 1000 words For those who think that there are NO Donald Trump supporters among #Americansabroad in Canada Q. Who are the #Americansabroad “forced” to renounce US citizenship A. Those who are tax compliant The Pot of Gold that Perhaps is Not. US should be added to tax haven blacklist, says EU report – Irish Times Here are the U.S. and international fraudsters in the new Panama Papers release – Fusion The Life Insurance “Gotcha Tax” – IRS Assesses Excise Tax on Normal Life Insurance Policies From FATCA to GATCA: The Making of Global Tax Network (Part 1) NDP blast Liberals’ decision to re-consider joining U.S. missile defence system — National Post – Top Stories My Address is 1209, North Orange Street, Delaware, USA. Why For My Money, UK PM Cameron is the World’s Top International Tax Diplomat. FATCA Could Trigger a New Round of Tax Haven ‘Blacklisting. Why the’Panama Papers’ Could Implode the OECD AEOI Agenda. The @USTreasury has the power to relax #FBAR requirements on #Americansabroad, but it will NOT Just a Clerical Error? The Truth about the CRA Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) that no one wants you to know Dear Michelle Obama How Secrecy Is Driving Offshore Business to the US. Finding out I was a 23 year-old US tax “delinquent” Born abroad to US citizen parents in a #CookvTait world? Are you a US citizen or do have a right to US citizenship? In a #CookvTait world of “Taxation Based Citizenship”, should the right to vote depend ONLY on whether one files taxes? Part 1 – Congressional and administrative barriers to exercising the right of expatriation – the relinquishment fee While some Homelanders have a private tax system – USA imposes FATCA and CookvTait on #Americansabroad IRS Creates “International Practice Units” for their IRS Revenue Agents in International Tax Matters The #FATCA Retirement and other assorted #CookvTait short stories … The comments of @submergingmkt James Henry appear to assume that the #CookvTait Principle of extra-territorial taxation is correct #CookvTait principle has created problems for Apple and has created advantages for non-US persons and corporations Americans Abroad Caucus’ FATCA Same Country Exemption Latest of 30 Guilty of Not Reporting to the IRS = What happened to one man who didn’t report his FBAR Another Swiss Bank Falls Into Line Observations of a meeting of U.S. citizens abroad BBC World Service – World Business Report: “Becoming Ex-American” – Interview with @KRed65 and more #Americansabroad #FATCA @AFNCWOODWARD @onenewsnowcom Interview @KRed65 “Tax ‘hammer’ takes toll on Americans abroad” Opposition to #CookvTait requires one to address the argument: All citizens are subjected to the same tax laws Thoreau vs. Lincoln: Two great Americans with conflicting views of how one should respond to unjust laws Both the Afghan hospital damage and the wounds of #Americansabroad are “self inflicted” FATCA – FBAR – OVDP: Comparing inside looking out (Homelanders) to outside looking in Republicans Overseas speculate on why #IRS proclaimed temporary #StopFATCA @SolomonYue Free Internet Tax Summit: #FATCA, #FBAR, etc. – Sept. 21/15 Tax Foundation’s – Here’s How Much Taxes on the Rich Rose in 2013 Shame of #Americansabroad who can’t provide for families because of US tax policies The hopelessness and despair of #Americansabroad Extreme backlash over death of Cecil the lion shows what hypocrites people can be when it comes to animals Few people believe either the form or the extent of the way USA abuses #Americansabroad ‘I’m Canadian’: Expat actor Donald Sutherland blasts inability to vote in federal elections Cook v. Tait 29: “Citizenship-based taxation” or “Taxation-based citizenship” – From @IsaacBrockSoc “… living life as an American is all about living in fear, ALL THE FUCKING TIME!! Fear of the government…” Forcing #Americansabroad to renounce US citizenship is like #Civilforfeiture – Now “ain’t that America” How a defector from North Korea realized almost everything she learned about her country was a lie The American in Canada – Investor education from @TfRitchie interviewed by @rcarrick Statement from @AARO (unlike @DEMSabroad) supports Bopp #FATCA lawsuit First @DemsAbroad CONDEMN Bopp lawsuit. Their defence – #youcantmakethisup Rex Murphy: Without his cabinet stars, Harper is left to sell himself. And that’s not something he’s very good at Renouncing US citizenship? How the S. 877A “Exit Tax” may apply to your Canadian assets – 15 Parts It’s 72 Hours Until FBARs are Due – Do You Know Where Your Children Are? Cook v. Tait 27: The US Government uses the fact of “U.S. citizenship” to control #offshore banks It’s Time to Consider Litigation Against U.S. Citizenship-based Taxation #FBAR and #OVDP Victims On Streaming Media Obama's choice to head CIA faces grilling over secret memo that justified killing of Americans abroad without evidence via drone strikes America’s Founding Principles: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you? Speak Softly and Carry a Big Newspaper: Student Advice on Anti Americanism Looks like the Revolution of #Americansabroad is almost here! Father Raymond J. de Souza: As the Mideast burns, Obama talks about the weather Cook v. Tait 25: The @ADCSovereignty #FATCA lawsuit asks: Is US CBT an exercise of US sovereignty or a violation of Canadian sovereignty U.S. citizenship taxation burdens Canada’s sovereignty by imposing U.S. taxes on Canadian residents Why I Am Renouncing My American Citizenship — the taxation aspect Cook v. Tait 24: The protection of political minorities in the political process Cook v. Tait 23: The evolution of citizenship, taxation and citizenship taxation Peter Britton: In U.S., Canadians need not apply – If you apply you are in for a long wait Cook v. Tait 22 – Kirsch Schneider – Toronto – Citizenship taxation debate Cook v. Tait 20: Bernard Schneider: “The End of Taxation Without End: A New Tax Regime for US Expatriates” And Homelanders wonder why #Americansabroad are renouncing US citizenship Real estate tax: One million American citizens in Canada face double tax troubles American citizens in Canada can’t even escape U.S. taxes in death Many U.S. citizens in Canada are heading for the exits — but it could cost them Boris Johnson: So you want to be mayor of London, Michael Bloomberg? That would be a step up Thoughts on Exit Taxes in the Modern World by @VictoriaFerauge – Do the S. 877A rules go too far? Confirmation from Massachusetts @SenWarren that the Democrats are happy to destroy #Americansabroad U.S. Republican senators write to Iranian leaders in attempt to undermine nuclear talks Andrew Coyne: Imperious Conservatives and runaway Supreme Court set to collide Don’t panic, American citizens in Canada: The IRS is not coming to seize your house Robert Fulford: Obama believes in Israel as a valuable long-time ally. He just gets angry when Israel doesn’t obey De Tocqueville and America’s International Decline Cook v. Tait 18: #Americansabroad by their very nature benefit the US government wherever they may be found Cook v. Tait 19: Q. How are #Americansabroad taxed by the US? A. What country do they live in? More on phantom capital gains and the injustice of U.S. taxation of #Americansabroad Karen Selick: The folly of civil forfeiture Marni Soupcoff: When cops become robbers U.S. Department of States Starts Communicating with U.S. Citizens Overseas Regarding Tax Obligations with the IRS Why a non-U.S. citizen may wish to be a U.S. income tax resident (“U.S. person”). Sound like a non-sequitur? #Americansabroad will be subject to “economic quarantine” in a #FATCA world The Proofs of My Book on Tax Diplomacy… Where the IRS will likely look overseas: USCs are Millions Yet U.S. Tax Returns are Just a Few Hundred Thousand IRS UNRELENTING IN PURSUIT OF UNREPORTED OFFSHORE ACCOUNTS John Gibson in New York interviews Keith Redmond in Paris and the train wreck known as ‪#‎FATCA‬ ruining American lives How to navigate Obama’s new tax proposals if you own property in the U.S. How to prevent a midlife crisis from messing up a lifetime of retirement planning Ver visa refusal possibly based on belief that those renouncing U.S. citizenship may want to live permanently in USA New GATCA Video! – 8 A Solution to #FATCA & the #CRS, Return of the Customer. Boris Johnson @MayorOfLondon acceptance of “U.S. jurisdiction” means he must now resign Nice collection of #FATCA #FBAR #Renouncecitizenship comments from @GlobeAndMail What are the benefits of U.S. citizenship that justify extra-territorial taxation? Are #Americansabroad “members” of Club USA or “owned” by Club USA? Nanette Dembitz, Glenn Beck and Clive Cussler Brandeis: The right to be let alone, to have privacy, is the most comprehensive and valued right Seems to me that @RepubAbroadHK have cart before horse – RBT legislation needed now It’s 11:00 p.m. – Do you know what your child who you registered as #Americansabroad is doing? Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures expanded for Permanent Residents Dear President of America Charles Krauthammer: OK, so we tortured a few people Janet Daley: America lost its mind after 9/11 — but did it lose its soul? U.S. fights to stop release of photos showing soldiers abusing and sexually humiliating prisoners in Iraq The Expatriation Act of 1868 1970 Dollars: The Current Day US$10,000 FBAR Threshold Reporting Requirement (From Instructions Not Statute or Regulations) Most e-mailed Article from New York Times: “Why I’m Giving Up My Passport” Jonathan Tepper is a Straight Shooter Release of classified report on CIA torture will cause ‘violence and deaths’ overseas, intelligence officials warn Does the U.S. really want to lose @JTepper2 as a citizen? Renunciation of U.S. citizenship – Jan. 2015 F.H. Buckley: Canada’s system of government is proving far superior to America’s London Mayor’s IRS bill shows the absurdity of the U.S. tax system My eyes have seen the years – Roger Conklin: “United States has replaced Cuba as the nation with Exit Tax” USA should NOT “Talk The Freedom Talk” unless it “Walks The Freedom Walk” Part I: How the IRS “Non-Filer Program” Affects USCs and LPRs Residing Outside the U.S. We get it: Canadians finally figure out why Americans gave up on Obama Now That The ‘Koala Kuddles’ Are Over, Here’s What The G20 Agreed On Beneficial Ownership SOME CLARIFICATION FROM IRS ON THE STREAMLINED FILING COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES.AND DEINQUENT INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION RETURN SUBMISSIONS. Part II: U.S. Citizens Residing Outside the U.S. Probably Have Some Solace Re: Acquittals of Foreign Bank Employees RCMP reveals details of its $92-million plan to erect a 700-kilometre surveillance fence along the Canada-U.S. border Conrad Black: The Republicans have given the Obama Democrats a well deserved thrashing More on FATCA Driven IRS Forms, specifically including IRS Form W-8BEN-E Possible benefits of the coming into U.S. tax compliance through the Streamlined program? No Need to Provide a Negative Definition for Fraud – says Daniel Price, Attorney for IRS: as Reported by TaxAnalysts at USD-PITI A Republican midterm sweep may lead to lower corporate taxes The 2014 Third Quarter Renunciations Is probably the New Norm – Anti-FATCA group hires U.S. lawyer Swiss Banks Pushing Back on Scope of Agreement with U.S. under Amnesty Program The Real Intent of #FATCA: You are not “Collateral Damage” — You are the Target Hundreds of Americans relinquish passports as FATCA tax law comes into force Another Example of Government Thuggery – and another Reason Why Decent and Moral People Are Libertarians Government Report Focuses on International Enforcement and Collection Overseas The two kinds of cash deposits that can lead to account seizures in the USA Monica Lewinsky mistreated by authorities who demanded she wear a wire in investigation of Bill Clinton, gov’t report says Charles Krauthammer: Barack Obama, a stranger in his own government To All Saudi Spouses Of Americans And Half-Saudis With American Nationality…This Is A Must Read! #FATCA’s Shady Sides–a Growing List Important Personal Security Planning for US Citizens, US Green Card Holders, and their Families Located in Sensitive Regions, Regarding #FATCA and IGA’s USA Treasury Launches Global Citizen Tracking System, Code Names: #FATCA & #IGA Interesting account of @AARO hosting meeting with Jim Bopp and @SenMikeLee The #FATCA Time Has Come to Surrender myself. I AM A US PERSON. Citizenship showdown coming between free people and the U.S. Government Double Jeopardy—Global Psychopaths at the #IRS Subversive Sonnets: FATCA, the War of 2014 FATCA and The Patriot Act Identify Innocent US Citizen My Boyfriend’s an American, Should I Dump Him? Post your FATCA/FBAR/CBT article here (on this new blog)! @JacobHornberger asks why ISIS is not beheading Swiss citizens? What would Ronald Reagan advised #Americansabroad about #FATCA? Why improving relations with #Americansabroad is difficult for the #IRS and USG Cautiously optimistic about the @SenMikeLee and Jim Bopp #FATCA Legal Action initiative FBAR Penalty to Face Excessive Fines Clause Test DOJ Continues to Prosecute Those Who Fail to File FBARs to Disclose Offshore Accounts PRO SE TAXPAYERS OFTEN DON’T SEE THE BUS THAT HITS THEM: SELF-REPRESENTATION CAN BE DANGEROUS Are You Aware That Your Local Bank Has Started Reporting You to the IRS? U.S. dollar FX Rates give and take – falling Canadian dollar a benefit for #Americansabroad renouncing Judge: Curran should seek Presential pardon after adventures in #FBAR What You Need to Know Now About the OECD Common Reporting Standard Will Surprise You. One (of many) reasons why retirement is much harder on #Americansabroad It’s confirmed! Homelander Security to protect Homeland from #Americansabroad Rex Murphy: The case for revoking the citizenship of Canadian terrorists Air strikes help, but war against ISIS must be won in the hearts of Muslims Robert Portman’s Support of Republicans Overseas drive to Repeal FATCA #OverseasVotersGuide : A living record of legislation and legislators of interest to US citizens living outside USA. Comments invited. http://www.overseasvotefoundation.org http://www.votefromabroad.org http://www.fvap.gov How Congressional Hearings (Particularly In the Senate) Drive IRS and Justice Department Behavior Principles of Treasury’s (reserve currency) War used by private plaintiffs – U.S. law determines who non-U.S. banks can do business with Charles Adams “For Good And Evil” – The Impact of Taxes On The Course Of Civilization BLOOMBERG BNA SAMPLES ATTORNEY VIEWS ON STREAMLINED PROCESS Economic Patriotism is the Berlin Wall—Rebuilt WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? YOU FAILED TO FILE AN FBAR BUT REPORTED ALL INCOME FROM AN OFFSHORE ACCOUNT WILL-O -HE WISP NON-WILLFULNESS IN THE STREAMLINED FILING COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE Americans Line Up to Renounce US Citizenship in Toronto Jack M. Mintz: A Whopper of a deal for Canada Washington likely to keep close watch on tax loophole as Burger King seeks to become Canadian THE FATE OF THE U.S.A.’S “FACTCA” LEGISLATION Has Burger King just issued a direct challenge to the White House with its plan to buy Tim Hortons? William Watson: The only thing more Canadian than Tim Hortons is taxes, right? — Well, not any more Billionaire Eugene Melnyk: I’m a ‘whistleblower’ on tax allegations against Valeant #FATCA debate via Twitter – Defines some well articulated positions and provides structure for debate Want to shed U.S. citizenship? Get in line Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary named among the best places to live in the world by The Economist Canada-U.S. dual citizens could be worse off if FATCA lawsuit succeeds #Americansabroad are not tax evaders. The U.S. is a tax invader Marni Soupcoff: Ottawa is violating Canadians’ constitutional rights to help the U.S. collect taxes Canadian government faces constitutional challenge over FATCA deal #OVDP #Streamlined #Quietdisclosure – Is the past a predictor of the future? Fresh Fears of Swiss Blacklisting. OVDP, Unequal treatment The “inversion” issue is about whether the U.S. can tax income of other countries NOT patriotism! Jack M. Mintz: Why identifying taxation with economic patriotism is a ‘Lewnie’ notion Getting Married – How Must I Include the IRS In My Wedding Plans? SOME SWISS BANKS ARE MORE THAN ENCOURAGING U.S. CLIENTS TO ENTER THE OVDP – THEY ARE OFFERING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES Treasury’s war, citizenship, reserve currencies, debt, #MH17 and more FATCA – Guilty Until Found Innocent THE TAX LAW IS COMPLEX; OFFSHORE COMPLIANCE DECISIONS ARE DIFFICULT AND MISTAKES CAN HAVE GRAVE CONSEQUENCES Revenue from the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiatives (OVDI), FBAR, and FATCA Andrew Coyne: Judges rule to hold Parliament to its word, not to usurp its power Part II: U.S. Enforcement/Collection of Taxes Overseas against USCs and LPRs – Pasquantino – Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud CCICS – Reliance on Other Agencies Complicates FinCEN’s Bid to Toughen Enforcement Canadian retirement plans of “U.S. persons” subject to double taxation More on “PFICs” and their Complications for USCs and LPRs Living Outside the U.S. -(What if there are No Records?) Has Treasury Changed Its Position Regarding Capital Flight Resulting from FATCA? Mark Twain, the East German STASI, the NSA, the IRS, and the Correct Meaning of Patriotism Libertarianism and the Proper Meaning of Patriotism Is FATCA the Worst Part of the Internal Revenue Code? Infer from @Taxpolblog: #FATCA IGAs = U.S. selling swampland that it doesn’t even have the right to sell U.S. tax law puts privacy of Canadians in ‘jeopardy,’ NDP warns Canadian industry claims win in long fight over U.S. crackdown on tax evasion U.S. tax crackdown driving more expats living in Canada to renounce citizenship @PMHarper gives @BarackObama #FATCA – the “Gift that keeps on giving” Nota Bene: The FATCA hammer blow Jack M. Mintz: Canada’s ‘wonderful partnership’ with the United States in desparate need of repair This man fought the CRA for 18 years — and recently, he won Canadian institutions scramble in race to comply with FATCA The Apartheid System of the USA, embedded in USA policies and adapted across the world via #FATCA Anti-FATCA movement gains momentum – Time to protest Canadian banks Living with Dual Citizenship – Matthew 22:15-22 Cook v. Tait 17: Voices from the crowd – What U.S. citizenship-based taxation really is Twas the night before #FATCA @TaxPolBlog interview – Mentions ADCS-ADSC.ca Individual Rights: Essential to a Free Society Cook v. Tait 16: Supreme Court’s Decision in Cook vs. Tait and Notification Requirement of Section 7701(a)(50) Passport issuance used to control people and borders “Second Citizenship, Dual Citizenship, Second Passport” – What Are They Talking About? Top 6 reasons to buy a second passport and nationality Second Passports: High Profile vs Low Profile Getting Your Second Passport ON FBAR WILLUL NON-FILING AND WILLFUL BLINDNESS – THE RUMSFELD DISCLAIMER INITIAL THOUGHTS ON IRS CHANGES TO OFFSHORE VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE PROGRAM AND STREAMLINED PROCESS FOR NON-WILLFUL TAXPAYERS #IRS provides penalty relief: Isolates Congress and US tax laws as the problems for #Americansabroad U.S. tax policy likely a factor in #Americansabroad returning to America Does FATCA Apply To Me? Minors making Major Decisions – Voluntarily Relinquishing U.S. Citizenship as a Minor (Guest Post – Immigration Law) San Antonio Spurs win with #Foreign players – “Foreign Player Account Report” or FPAR in short? Exit Tax for US Expatriates – Second passport and citizenship program Canadian media contines to advertise for #IRS and #FATCA Brilliant @DollarVigilante article on confiscation of foreign wealth @Mopsicktaxlaw takes moral high ground on taxation of #Americansabroad @FareedZakaria: U.S. top destination for immigration Finally! The IRS seems to be listening to the travails of Accidental Americans with “law-abiding instincts”!? For Green Card Holders with #Offshore accounts relief may be on the way It’s hard to imagine this government being any more anti-everything .. Canadian data, U.S. laws, and privacy rights Your Thoughts on How to Become Free Kelly McParland: Obama explains his world view. Five years into his mandate it may be a little late. Charles Krauthammer: The only enemies Obama knows how to fight are straw men John Ivison: Keystone decision looms over new U.S. ambassador to Canada Canada Advances Global Tax Reform Agenda in 2014 Budget Nice Overview of all the IRS Issues for EXPATS IRS FBAR OVDP Opt-Out Interview Questions Revealed ! Zwerner Answers DoJ Efforts to Collect Multiple 50 Percent Civil FBAR Penalties Zwerner: Jury Determines 150% FBAR Penalty Applies – Excessive Fines Clause to the Rescue?? #Americansabroad defend the homeland militarily and diplomatically Edward Karr explains US constitutional challenge to #FATCA and renunciations of US citizenshp #FATCA IGA assumes Canada is #Offshore tax haven and erodes Canadian privacy @AARO debriefing on #FBAR #FATCA renunciations and more #FATCA and #FBAR: The evolution of the unintended to the willful @JoeBwan writes about the shocking story of the #FBAR Fundraiser Benefits of Dual Citizenship Italian Citizenship for Americans – Dual Citizenship for U.S. Citizens of Italian descent Bits of Knowledge from FATCA Facts Fizzbin – Boldly go where no tax code has gone before! Loss of US Nationality – Renunciation versus Relinquishment? Collateral Affects of Renouncing U.S. Citizenship & LPR status – U.S. Driver’s License Republicans Overseas bring lawsuit against #FATCA #FATCA post from @Mopsicktaxlaw highlights injustice for #Americansabroad Andrew Coyne: Harper courting controversy by picking unprecedented fight with Canada’s top judge Time for #Americansabroad forced to renounce citizenship to pursue legal remedies in US courts LPR status can be abandoned for tax purposes (since 2008 tax law changes) by merely leaving and moving outside the U.S. in some cases. Revisiting the consequences of becoming a “covered expatriate” for failing to comply with Section 877(a)(2)(C). 25 March 2014 FATCA Meeting in the Swedish Parliament Riksdag Americans Abroad Caucus is Growing FATCA Deadlines Approach – Israeli Banks Turning Americans Away Taxpayer Advocate Report – Benign Taxpayers with Foreign Assets & Room for Erros & Mistakes Has the U.S. Treasury got it right in their “Myth vs. FATCA: The Truth About Treasury’s Effort To Combat Offshore Tax Evasion”? A recent theme – a Swiss advisor (here, a Swiss attorney) turning on his U.S. client Charles Murray @TheGlobalist: The end of American exceptionalism Sheryl Saperia: The case for revoking citizenship Cast as tax evaders, those deciding to give up U.S. citizenship do it as much for life as wealth Senate reform hopes live: Supreme Court delivers blueprint for ideal version of the Red Chamber @TheoCaldwell shows how the “Land of the Free” embraces “Tax Slavery” – That’s Congress The Māori struggle is not a ‘left’ thing FATCA – NZ’s Insidious Future Canada’s U.S. tax capitulation The world according to @SenSchumer – It’s a small world after all! The IRS Chaos was Known When it was Conceived! What US tax compliance means for #Americansabroad who have lived their whole lives in Canada The analysis of a #FATCA battle – US has no natural allies in this game of brute force Jim Flaherty, 64, dies at Ottawa home one month after resigning as finance minister How to get rid of your U.S. citizenship #FATCA: Enforcing The Unlaw of the Land Rex Murphy: The pain of the privileged Cook v. Tait 15: Why did the Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Vietnam and Myanmar adopt CBT? To maintain control? @Mopsicktaxlaw talks The #FATCA of the matter, but note “Final FATCA Fact” Cook v. Tait 14: It’s NOT “citizenship-based taxation”, It’s “extraterritorial taxation” Vern Krishna: U.S. steps up tax enforcement beyond its borders Finally! An acknowledgement that #FATCA goes after Canadian citizens Slavery vs. Citizenship: What’s The Difference? Cook v. Tait 13: The US can no longer be permitted to levy taxes on border babies living in Canada Conrad Black: Making Canada matter in the world Guess who warned of the #FBAR Marriage in 1970? Would renouncing US citizenship but retaining US nationality be a solution to CBT? IRS OVDP FAQS haVE Changed? Legal Immigrants next in line for their #FATCA Whoopin’ from the #IRS They’re Coming Out of the Closet Pushing Back Against “The Worst Law You’ve Never Heard Of” AXA Bank Cuts Ties to American Persons @PMHarper: If you won’t stand up for Canada, give other MPs a chance to vote against #FATCA @TorontoStar Thomas Walkom – Changes To Canada Citizenship Act in a #FATCA World FATCA Repeal Becomes a Partisan Issue Robillard & Myers: Open our door to Mexico Something’s missing from statistics on loss of US Citizenship The Twits at Play Chris Selley: Actually, my citizenship is a right Dual Citizens and the Selective Service System Starting tomorrow, think of Canada as a foreign country : The Buffalo News Kelly McParland: Obama punishes Canada by penalizing Americans Canada’s #FATCA IGA to keep banking information of Canadians priviate!! NOT “To be clear” (as he would say): @BarackObama is responsible for #Americansabroad renouncing Checklist for your #FATCA IGA on your asteroid or in your country Theo Caldwell: Say no to Washington’s surveillance state Poker Losers, Poker Winners: FATCA is willing to put the US international markets on the hook: US Treasury Jesse Eggart Are you or have you ever been a member of the American Party? #Offshore accounts and “The China Syndrome” – On the one hand … It’s FATCASpeak really, “Double Plus Good Thought” #FATCA Comrades A German Bank explains #FATCA to its customers who are #Americansabroad – It’s #FATCASpeak really Too bad President @BarackObama didn’t listen to Candidate Obama Only @Demsbroad take these Stepford Wives seriously The #FBAR Marriage continued – Is it the U.S spouse or the alien spouse that is the problem? Today’s letters: Join the United States? Not bloody likely Diane Francis: The merger of the century Conrad Black: A merger with the U.S. would be a great leap backwards for Canada EU Hypocrisy censures Denmark for overtaxing its citizens overseas, “Welcomes America” to tax EU citizens via #FATCA At least the U.S. government has people thinking about the meaning of citizenship Living Obituary for the US expat / diaspora population. USA’s #FATCA #Euthanasia Program for those inflicted with the #FBAR & #CBT diseases & possessed by the US-personhood demon! Open Letter to Riksdag & Anders Borg, regarding implementation of USA #FATCA law in Sweden @HarvardIR article describes hardships of #Americansabroad suggests abolishing citizenship-based tax More from Allison Christians @TalPolBlog – The CAT is out of the #FATCA bag Allison Christians CBC Interview – Citizenship-based taxation and #FATCA Life for #Americansabroad in an #FBAR and #FATCA world A letter home from Everyman A. Broad The IRS and Canadians – A view from the Homeland – CBT is only minor surgery! Conrad Black: What would Woodrow Wilson say? Scientists Finally Show How Your Thoughts Can Cause Specific Molecular Changes To Your Genes “We used to sell US citizenship, now we sell non-US-citizenship” says black marketeer What is #FormCrime and why is it wrong? Homelanders learning what #Americansabroad know #FATCA perspective from Russia: Tool for building Pax Americana Offshore Tax Havens – Hey Obama Delaware Must be First to Go Too Big to Fail Will Again – HNW Cover Your Own ASSets IRS offers new procedure for US expats to correct their failures to file Fideicomisos! A Private Letter Ruling for the Taxpayer US residents avoid tax using trusts located in “Tax Haven USA” while #Americansabroad evade tax through #TFSA US persons are not competitive in the World Employment market! Help Wanted: International Executives. U.S. Persons Need Not Apply IRS Publicizes FATCA As Jan 1st Draws Near FATCA Headed For Catastrophic Collision And The Walls Came Tumbling Down – Switzerland Helping IRS Find Tax Evaders Comment about #Americansabroad and #Obamacare that deserves its own post The two faces of #FATCA: Public for the banks and private for #Americansabroad Swiss Banks Tell American Expats to Empty Their Accounts What is the Systemic Risk to the World’s Economy….…if other countries were to copy the US citizenship taxation model as a delusional answer to their current deficit problems? #RBT information, Residence Based Taxation Mountains of IRS Paperwork for US expats The Heroes Earning Assistance and Relief Tax (HEART) Act #Americansabroad in Switzerland should not enter #OVDP and join #FBAR Fundraiser Most Swiss banks considering #OVDP should NOT consider #Wegelin in their decision #Americansabroad connect through @IsaacBrockSoc – It’s the #FATCA of the matter @Forbes asks: Will #FATCA ever go into effect Icelanders Overthrow Government and Rewrite Constitution After Banking Fraud-No Word From US Media Amid IRS Abuse, Record Number of Americans Give Up U.S. Citizenship Some compliance thoughts from @Mopsicktaxlaw – Responding to #FATCA And the #OVDP for Swiss banks news keeps coming #OVDP for banks update from Switzerland – The end of Swiss banking as we know it The Whistleblowers War Report: Local perspective on #OVDP for Swiss banks and #Americansabroad in Switzerland Required reading for countries considering a #FATCA IGA with the US #FATCA Chronicles in New Zealand Charles Krauthammer: Democrats gone wild Jonathan Kay: Sketching North Korea’s sadism Canada has a long and continuing history of welcoming U.S. slaves #FATCA Class action lawsuit against one or more of the Canadian banks #FATCA is sure to create and exacerbate tensions between Homelanders and #Americansabroad #FATCA – Interesting perspective from New Zealand #FATCA Alert posted at Democratic Underground Robert Wood perspective on #FATCA and countries siging IGAs #FATCA and human freedom – 2011 and 2013 perspectives from @WendyMcElroy1 #FATCA update from Germany from todundsteuer Is U.S. Canada merger suggested by @DianeFrancis1 better than hostile #FATCA takeover of Canada? Jonathan Kay: Diane Francis’ plan to merge Canada and the United States has many, many problems Good interview about #Americansabroad renouncing U.S. citizenship – Linked to #FATCA @KiwiV and @Royberg1 explain how Cdn snowbirds can be subject to Cdn Departure Tax and #IRS taxes #FBAR AND #FATCA As #Americansabroad know: Voting and taxation should be based on residence and not citizenship #Americansabroad Beware of Global #IRS Reach — And Very Long Memory @TheOliverStone and Peter Kuznick Untold History of America A Letter to America from the Son of an American – by AJ 12 Years a Slave Movie – Interesting Canadian #Offshore Connection Peter Dunn proves #americansabroad renouncing As #Americansabroad know – “Not all passports are the same” A Plea To Congress — Adopt Residence Based Taxation! France: October 10, 1789 – Ancestor of #OVDP and #FBAR U.S. corporate mergers end “US personhood” and #IRS discount – increase value The #FATCA IGA aka #OVDP for countries #OVDP for financial advisors – coming soon to a bank near you! Citizenship and the freedom of travel from and travel to other countries #FATCA – Because the world should support Homelanders How #FATCA will enslave the world in 2 easy steps It may be costly for banks to engage in #FATCA based discrimination Trust is required to lead and #FATCA undermines trust #FATCA and international law The #FBAR Fundraiser and the penalty jackpot #Americansabroad in Canada may soon be unable to receive payments from Government The liability of a lawyer and the #FBAR Marriage #Americansabroad denied child tax credit for children who are NOT US citizens – Benefit or burden? It’s Official: New OVDP program designed for Swiss Banks I’ll be back: Revisiting Expatriation for tax purposes vs. Expatriation for citizenship purposes If you’re not “one of US” then don’t marry one of those #americansabroad Citizenship, identity, mourning loss of identity and moving on … The Cruz Chronicles 2: Possibly the first Canadian president The Cruz Chronicles 1: His Canadian citizenship is not in doubt. Is Ted Cruz a US citizen? The purpose of the US government is to wage war on their citizens wherever they may be found Badger on US law, morality, @BarackObama and #americansabroad Those trying to understand why #americansabroad are renoucing Members of #FATCA Compliance Complex are the moral descendents of Boston’s tea smugglers #FATCA Hunt, fluctuating exchange rates, #Americansabroad and the #Expatriation Game Democracy in America – Voting and #americansabroad – Means taxation without representation 5 strategies for weight reduction and a better life for #Americansabroad – Lose your “covered expat” status Tax compliant #americansbroad with a principal residence or mutual funds should renounce before becoming a covered #expats Cook v. Tait 12: Afroyim v. Rusk, the 14th amendment and the forcible destruction of US citizenship Barbara Boxer, Exit Taxes, and the Totalitarian Temptation. Cook v. Tait 11: Who should #americansabroad be compared to for tax purposes? Even U.S. citizens are entitled to “equal protection” under the 14th amendment Cook v. Tait 10: Opinion – Those born outside the US, to US citizens, are NOT automatically US citizens Opinion: #FBAR penalties cannot be automatically assessed on an e-file Why Sir John Templeton may have renounced US citizenship From Facebook to #FATCA to #PRISM – Orwellian World Responding to Scandals and Corruption, the IRS Rewards Itself with Giant Bonuses Can the David of Swiss Human Rights Withstand the Goliath of IRS Extraterritorial Tax Enforcement? #PRISM data mining could undermine #FATCA IGA From pig to man, and from man to pig again – Which is which? Possible indication of #FATCA causing banking problems for #americansabroad in Canada FEARBar – “Foreign Email Account Report” – #Offshore email reporting – coming to an information return near you! Tis the season – The HR Block chronicles continue Offshore Tax Havens – Obama Has Identified the Enemy it is Him Asking the right questions about #FATCA #IRS abuse of Americans Abroad – The greater the effort! The greater the punishment! More on #IRS abuse of #americansabroad The Future of Tax Evasion & Offshore Services A government of laws or a government of Levins? #Standwithrand Cook v. Tait 9: US may have to stop citizenship-based taxation to get #FATCA IGAs US Ambassador to Canada Jacobson to join BMO Mike Kelly explains why investigation into IRS just starting How Obama’s drones stir growing hatred of America and fuel terrorism IRS Abuse of power: What did Obama know and when did he know it? Al Gore Toronto May 7, 2013 – “It’s time for them to go” Streamlined compliance may now be an option for those who wish to file amended returns! Cook v. Tait 8: Does citizenship-based taxation cross the boundaries of tax justice? Coming soon: The #PFIC Memorial in Washington, DC Roger Conklin: This battle is far from over. In fact it hasn’t really begun. Excellent submissions to the ways and means committee April 17, 2013: Happy Birthday to Canada’s Charter of Rights I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of .. Salvation lies in becoming a whistle blower Anti #FATCA BRIC nations building political clout and alliance When law becomes a substitute for morality Government confiscation of assets/savings: Let me count the ways! Why we are so cruel to us citizen living aboard? Michael Miller on the 877A Exit Tax – Applies Prospectively A government of laws and not of men – John Adams Possible Canadian tax relief for US persons in Canada Nice list of blog posts about U.S. Citizenship Abroad US and Canada: Citizenship, terrorism and linking the two Membership has its privileges! U.S. government memo lays out legal case for deadly drone strikes against American citizens #FATCA wreaking havoc on the economies of other nations I love my country, it’s the government I’m afraid of More on Green Card holders and adventures in #FBAR Americans shall NOT unlock their own smartphones Tina Turner to renounce U.S. citizenship and likely to pay money to do so! President Carter believes in Human Rights and #Americansabroad From Facebook to FATCA #ObamaTaxAdvice – Pepperdine Tax Conference – January 18, 2013 What a FATCA IGA “would” mean for non-compliant U.S. citizens abroad US taxation of Green Card Holders who reside outside the US #FATCA and the end of human freedom Equality: Law prohibits both rich and poor from sleeping on park bench Cook v. Tait 2: The presumption of GOVERNMENT benefit Does Cook v. Tait really mean that citizenship-based taxation is constitutional in all cases? #FATCA – Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction, so it must be the “road taken” #FATCA and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Democrats Abroad are like The Stepford Wives The Sun Life Betrayal Part 3 – Converting the non-willful into willful The Sun Life Betrayal Part 2 – The possible consequences of pension plans being PFICs Sun Life prepares to turn clients over to IRS for processing – bitter end to a company with a proud history US tax and penalty club makes US citizens risky to accept as immigrants Why people are renouncing U.S. citizenship: Readers Digest Version Liberty is the true casualty of war – James Madison: Dedicated to Ron Paul The second American revolution – Who are the Patriots? FATCA no longer about the US, it’s about other countries U.S. Citizenship – To be forewarned is to be forearmed “Goldstien on Gelt” interview ACA Fin Dir, Anne Hornung-Soukup FATCA: To trap a US person – only way to escape is OVDP US personhood and marriage How the term “US person” will give the US “de FATCA” control over other nations FATCA – “I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” – Seven reasons why Canada should NOT enter into a FATCA IGA Is Resistance to ‘FATCA’ Starting to Build? Roger Conklin on the stupidity of US tax law ACA on #FATCA and Citizenship-based taxation STOP an Impending Massive Handover of Canadian Sovereignty to the United States!, says Isaac Brock Society Excellent article on tax planning for #Americansabroad Are the tax professionals or the IRS the greater threat? Charles Adams on #FATCA Choosing a president who can work with others If Romney is an “Etch a Sketch” then Obama is a “Magic Slate” Prediction: Obama loses November 6 election making Romney next president Homelanders and #Americansabroad debate the status of US citizens abroad in a FATCA world The Mopsick Trilogy – Thoughts on the compliance dilemma Update on OVDP and OVDI issues How fluctuating FX rates generate capital gains taxes on the discharge of debt and the sale of property – US citizens abroad! Excessive regulation makes it harder for Homelanders to purchase real estate #Americans abroad who became citizens of another country prior to 1986 read this .. Why US citizens in Canada should NOT invest in TFSAs or any other “Foreign Trust” (RRSPs excepted) The Lives of Others – The true significance of Bradley Birkenfeld FATCA – The worldwide end of Bank Secrecy? The Swiss CFA Society 2012 debate June 27th, 2012 – Geneva Queen’s University law professor discusses IRS attack on U.S. citizens in Canada Biden opposes territorial taxation in convention speech – should make this an election issue! Obama’s Democrats don’t want dialogue about Obama’s treatment of US citizens abroad – Reddit Anyone? New Filing Compliance Procedures for Non-Resident U.S. Taxpayers – Effective September 1, 2012 Letter of a Canadian businessman to his dual U.S./Canada citizen son on the occasion of his high school graduation U.S. persons in Canada must pay capital gains tax on sale of principal residence – makes upward mobility difficult Grover Norquist and Dan Mitchell argue for territorial taxation – “IRS Discount” associated with U.S. entities or persons Addition of Ryan to Republican ticket should be good for U.S. citizens abroad 2389 2377 Why IRS conduct may contribute to establishing “Reasonable Cause” for failure to file Mr. FBAR Hunting U.S. citizens abroad – How the banks help the IRS – FATCA Training Videos Williams case reversed – “willfulness” no longer means “willful” – Judges legalize IRS tyranny 2280 The evolution of Barck Obama: First you take the high road, then you take the low road, then you take the ditch! FATCA Form 8938 – Where it came from, how it came about, what it means for U.S. citizens abroad 2206 2205 2204 Opinion: What’s U.S. Citizenship Worth? William McGurn Geat audio listen to this – Romney, FATCA, tax avoidance, tax evasion and more … As Form Nation becomes a police state, there is an increasing number of laws and a decreasing requirement to prove wrongful intent Incredible unfairness in the US tax code – IRC: Confusing capital gains with income edition Denise Rich, Richer for renouncing U.S. citizenship, Schumer says she is despicable While Obama uses drones to kill people in South Asia as example of U.S. power, Romney builds companies to feed people in South Asia as power of U.S. example The best thing Joe Green and Democrats Abroad could do is encourage all Democrats to vote for Romney US citizens’ tax problems with Bob Zanotti and Marylouise Serrato Something new (maybe) from the IRS for taxpayers residing outside the U.S. and who have NOT been filing tax returns and FBARs June 18, 2012 – The Trojan Horse, U.S. citizenship-based taxation, and other less expensive ways to wage war U.S. Narcissism and it’s impact on the sovereignty of other nations – Introduction Use this election to draw awareness to the unfairness of U.S. citizenship-based taxation Yes we can!! – Change we can believe in – Organizing the community of U.S. citizens abroad – One community at a time! How citizenship-based taxation steals from the treasury of other countries: PFIC Edition Fareed Zakaria – Immigration lessons for the U.S. from around the world – Getting them in and keeping them in! FATCA and employment for U.S. citizens abroad Phil Hodgen – “Why people expatriate” – A Comment on his post – What about those who cannot certify 5 years of tax compliance? What “Form Nation” does to U.S. citizens living outside the United States 1853 The conscience of a lawyer and “The FBAR Fundraiser” Compliance counseling is like a box of chocolates – “You never know what your gonna get” – Circular 230 vs. the fiduciary duty to the client 1817 1816 Schumer Casey bill removes all doubt about U.S. insanity – may accelerate pace of renunciations! 1802 Nationalistic Narcissism and U.S. citizenship – Being a U.S. citizen is like having a narcissist for a parent U.S. seeks to impose FATCA on the rest of the world – will the world really comply? 1737 1736 Those who spend too much will eventually be owned by those who are thrifty – What does this mean for FATCA? 1720 Sooner or later, if you have money, you must pay the U.S. – You can pay the Exit Tax now or the Estate Tax later Facebook co-founder renounces U.S. citizenship – Brilliant Dan Mitchell article 1709 Some thoughts for immigrants caught in the IRS Jihad – This is for you! 1694 1693 1690 1689 “Hitching a ride” – FATCA – The Trojan Horse of the Hire Act – Updated with Roger Conklin comment 1670 “Peaceful resistance” to FATCA will result in an alternative financial system 1665 1646 U.S. citizens “Born Free” renounce U.S. citizenship to live “Form Free” Message to financial planners: The rules are NOT the same for U.S. citizens living abroad Americans meet in Lausanne as tax filing day raises new questions New HR Block blog offers tax tips for U.S. citizens abroad – As goes “Form Nation” so grows HR Block! Another expatriation driven by U.S. tax complexity and the time it takes – Expatriation is on the rise! 1576 1575 1562 To OVDI or not OVDI: The “In lieu of other penalties” consideration FBAR and the constitution: A Fifth Amendment update U.S. citizenship is not cheap – Blind patriotism vs. reason U.S. citizenship is second class citizenship the world over, for U.S. citizens living outside the U.S. Chicken soup for the immigrant soul – Getting a good night sleep for less than $10,000 1491 Ron Paul – “The border can be used to keep us in” – Politician or Prophet? The agony of U.S. citizenship for U.S. citizens living outside the U.S. FBAR Penalities and The OVDI decision – A former IRS attorney talks to a seasoned “minnow” Congratulations to France/Canada dual citizen Thomas Mulcair – What if he had been a Canada/U.S. dual citizen? 1442 The IRS and OVDI: Unintentional manslaughter or intentional murder? 1428 1427 No U.S. Tax Compliance, No U.S. Passport = Increased demand for a second passport Life is full of firsts including your first FBAR IRS lacks authority to impose tax on tax by regulating tax preparers – Lawsuit alleges 1386 Collective psychotherapy – U.S. citizens outside U.S. – Not what they take from you, it’s what they leave you with U.S. tax compliance: The costs of compliance, the costs of non-compliance, and how to choose a lawyer Robert Wood on Expatriation – Renouncing U.S. Citizenship U.S. citizenship-based taxation: Bad for the U.S, Bad for U.S. citizens, Bad for non-U.S. citizens, Bad for the world! 1291 Tax Analysts reports that IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman will simply ignore his statutory duty to respond to a Taxpayer Advocate Directive 1250 1249 1248 1247 1246 1245 1244 1243 1242 1241 1240 1239 Lessons for the U.S. Government: “The Space Shuttle and the Horse’s Rear End” “US Persons” as instruments of foreign policy or as property of government – The tragic story of Robert James “Bobby” Fischer” Cook v. Tait Prologue: Citizenship renunciations soar under Obama – Renouncing As An Act Of Self Defense Accidental U.S. citizenship – does it stay with you for life? Looking for Mr. FBAR – In Search of FBAR Fullfilment and Consciousness U.S. Passport specifically informs citizens about tax requirements but is silent about FBAR “Just Me” comment on Susan Tompor – Detroit Free Press – Some foreign accounts must be reported to IRS Attorney, CPA, EA or Registered Tax Preparer – Your choice of dance partner The IRS is the biggest obstacle to tax compliance for U.S. citizens living outside the United States U.S. citizenship has been priced out of the market Citizenship-based taxation, the U.S. trade deficit and the destruction of U.S. capital U.S. citizenship-based taxation harms U.S. economy Canadian RRSPs and the OVDI Penalty Base Staple a “Green Card” to every PhD – Don’t fall for this! Don’t immigrate to the U.S. Government of Canada will not collect FBAR penalties IRS reopens the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program and promises new procedures for U.S. citizens living outside the United States The American in Canada – Transition Financial Taxpayer Advocate vs. The IRS – It’s a question of trust The taxpayer, the IRS and the “professionals” – where to go from here U.S. citizen employees and FBAR requirements FATCA and FBAR make U.S. born children virtually unadoptable for non-U.S parents Obama unites world against the U.S. Stop citizenship based taxation – Repeal FATCA Tax compliance for U.S. citizens living outside the United States Loyalists in the American Revolution – Liberty’s Exiles – Updated with a comment from Schubert This is fantastic – Geithner tax penalty waiver offends the rule of law CBA suggest Canadian banks may close accounts of U.S. citizens – The Time To Fight Back is Now! Must Read – First IRS attacks U.S. citizens living abroad – Now attacks Californians Update on the IRS FS for U.S. citizens and dual citizens living outside the United States – No additional relief for Canadians The true value and purpose of an FBAR FATCA will be less onerous for certain U.S. citizens living outside the U.S. Poll: Would you simply move back to the U.S. in order to solve your problems with the U.S. government? The Best Investment in U.S. Defense is to Repeal FATCA Ron Paul Iowa Debate December 11, 2011 IRS Issues Information for U.S. Citizens or Dual Citizens Residing Outside the U.S. Patriotism and renunciation of U.S. citizenship – The Loyalist: Jim in Houston vs. The Patriot: Peter Possible waiver of U.S. tax and FBAR penalties for U.S. citizens residing abroad Border Pact puts Canadians under new U.S. National Defense Act The IRS attack on U.S. expats will become a diplomatic issue Paid U.S. tax preparers must register with the IRS N.B.’s dual U.S., Canadian citizens stiffening opposition to tax penalty Comments on the effectiveness of OVDI and FBAR Canadians face IRS scrutiny at border U.S. citizenship for Canadians The problem of habitual and selective focus Ron Paul – Liberty and the Patriot Act Washington could learn a lot from a drug addict Yet another reason to renounce U.S. citizenship: Medicare tax on unearned income Buy U.S. Real Estate – Get A Resident VISA – Become A Friend of The IRS For Life! What’s U.S. expat to do? Time for the IRS to generate trust! FATCA Report – What’s New? Explosion of FATCA news The IRS: Your health, your wealth and your life OVDI Collateral Damage – U.S. immigrants OVDI Collateral Damage – U.S. Expats U.S. attempts to assert control over internet domain names OVDI Collateral Damage The Story Must Be Told Expatriating Acts – The Status Of Your U.S. Citizenship Exit tax triggered by renouncing U.S. Citizenship Open letter to Mitt Romney McKenna Globe Article – Comments on the comments You are an expat – Does that make you a tax cheat? Globe and Mail – Americans in Canada driven to divorce U.S. and Eritrea – only two countries to tax on basis of citizenship Blog Talk Radio Discussion – FATCA FBAR OVDI IRS puts the bite on Canadians – L.A. Times Effects of FATCA explained – ACA Radio Interview When people fear the government … News Release: NDP MP on IRS Anticipating restrictions on moving capital out of the U.S. Tim Geithner – Head of the IRS and a Tax Cheat American Citizens Abroad – Comments on Jacobson speech Marriage and American citizenship: The #FBAR Marriage and more Carl Levin The psychic, financial and life costs of complying with the Internal Revenue Code Tax havens and the public good Obama explains the rationale for FATCA – Lauds Work of Carl Levin Red, White and Through – Reasons to renounce US citizenship Investments Effectively Prohibited To Canada U.S. Dual Citizens U.S. Expats and collateral damage – can the “end” possibly justify the means? The state of your U.S. citizenship FATCA – The New Berlin Wall – Let them be like Berlin! So, You Think You May Be A U.S. Citizen – Think Again!