US citizenship

ver01@

ver01@

ver01@

Associate
Joined
7 Aug 2017
Posts
1,889
Location
Oxford
Are there any members that have gone through the process of renouncing their US citizenship, preferably in the last couple of years (unless things haven't changed)?
 
Have you considered speaking to someone who actually knows what they're talking about and can give you solid, professional advice? Or are we just GD'ing it and hoping for the best?
 
My missus brought the subject up this week. She's a US citizen and lived in the UK for 20 years.
She feels the US tax system is a huge ball ache and simply feels she has little to no connection with the US any more.....and the whole trump thing has left her a little disillusioned.

I would have thought having dual nationality would bring more benefits than not, but at the end of the day it's her decision.
 
Beer_MonsterUK said:
My missus brought the subject up this week. She's a US citizen and lived in the UK for 20 years.
She feels the US tax system is a huge ball ache and simply feels she has little to no connection with the US any more.....and the whole trump thing has left her a little disillusioned.

I would have thought having dual nationality would bring more benefits than not, but at the end of the day it's her decision.
Click to expand...
I believe she stil has to pay tax in the US even though she's been living here for 20 yeas? I think the US is 1 of 2 countries to do this. I know of one person to do this but all I remember is that they has to pay a visit to the US Embassy.
 
Last edited:
If she has no intention of returning there to live then just don’t file tax returns. It’s not like they’ll be waiting for her at the airport if she decides to go visit family.
 
think its around $1750 to relinquish the citizenship, thats why i havent got mine i've been here 9 years but if we ever move back to england it would be a pain in the ass.
 
She hasn't filed a US tax form in since 2005. I'm sure this is because it's a mixture of forgotten all about it, can't be arsed and doesn't hit the threshold of UK based income. I'm sure it'll bite her on the arse eventually, or hopefully they'll bring in common sense tax reform before they catch up to her.
 
I have a friend who was in a similar situation; hadn't lived in the States for over 20 years but then they came for him. He got himself a decent accountant that managed to get him a good deal and only ended paying a few thousand but for a while he was really bricking it.
 
MartinPrince said:
I have a friend who was in a similar situation; hadn't lived in the States for over 20 years but then they came for him. He got himself a decent accountant that managed to get him a good deal and only ended paying a few thousand but for a while he was really bricking it.
Click to expand...

Do you think your friend would be happy to share his experience and any tips?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom