-posted from Quora John Richardson Toronto lawyer: FATCA U.S. tax + renunciation of citizenship CitizenshipSolutions John Richardson, Lawyer (1982-present) Answered Mon What if Meghan Markle’s child is born a U.S. citizen? Would the child have any immediate tax and information reporting requirements to the IRS? I note that the question (1) assumes thatContinue reading “What if Meghan Markle’s child is born a U.S. citizen? Would the child have any immediate tax and information reporting requirements to the IRS?”
Category Archives: Citizenship
John Richardson and Karen Alpert Session in Brisbane Australia Oct 25, 2018
Retain or Renounce US Citizenship with John Richardson and Karen Alpert VIDEO PDF John will also be doing information sessions in Sydney (Nov 1) and Auckland (Oct 31). See details and email the address given to register.
Considering renouncing US citizenship? @Expatriationlaw information sessions Fall 2018
A series of information sessions (some formal presentations and some informal discussions); for information concerning the content of the programs please see here. John Richardson is a Toronto citizenship lawyer, the co-chairman of the Alliance for the Defence of Canadian Sovereignty as well as the Alliance for the Defeat of Citizenship Taxation. He is aContinue reading “Considering renouncing US citizenship? @Expatriationlaw information sessions Fall 2018”
Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship?
from The Nation Interesting that FATCA, which predates CRS is not mentioned here.If the U.S. were interested in reciprocity, wouldn’t this be the focus? In fact, this is not FATCA or CRS. It is plain and simple discrimination. If the U.S. continues making the U.S.an unwelcome place for immigrants, we may no longer have toContinue reading “Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship?”
Former Hamilton school superintendent pleads guilty to forging documents to get his children US citizenship
https://twitter.com/TriciaMoon21/status/1030567543013027840 Just a little something likely to amuse many expats Really, it boggles the mind……..would appear nothing further reached the Consulate. Those kids don’t know how lucky they are! Excerpts: Patrick Rocco’s case, which the judge called “puzzling,” leaves loose ends that Thursday’s court proceeding failed to answer. Topping the list is whyContinue reading “Former Hamilton school superintendent pleads guilty to forging documents to get his children US citizenship”
Solving U.S. Citizenship Problems – London U.K. – March 7, 2018
WEDNESDAY MARCH 7, 2018 LONDON UK 7:00 – 9:00 pm Are you a US citizen living abroad? Should the U.S. be able to tax the residents and citizens of other countries? What factors are involved; how do I make a reasonable decision about what to do? How will recent Tax Reform affect my situation?Continue reading “Solving U.S. Citizenship Problems – London U.K. – March 7, 2018”
The Current System of Global Taxation and Compliance is Immoral
cross-posted from Tax Connections UPDATE February 2,2018 For more on how an expat can have higher U.S. taxes than a comparably situated Homeland American, please see here. After the latest IRS Medic podcast, Tax Connections published a post by Anthony Parent. Perhaps the most unifying statement of the post is: A part ofContinue reading “The Current System of Global Taxation and Compliance is Immoral”
Taxation of #AmericansAbroad in the 21st Century: “Country of birth” Taxation vs. “Country of Residence” Taxation- Part IV
cross-posted from citizenshipsolutions by John Richardson Update January 2018: This post has been updated with some new links and discussion Part I is here. Part II is here. Part III is here. ***** PART IV U.S. Citizenship law of the present – Breaking The U.S. Connection – Relinquishment Relinquishing acts – How to lose U.S.Continue reading “Taxation of #AmericansAbroad in the 21st Century: “Country of birth” Taxation vs. “Country of Residence” Taxation- Part IV”
Taxation of #AmericansAbroad in the 21st Century: “Country of birth” Taxation vs. “Country of Residence” Taxation- Part III
cross-posted from citizenshipsolutions by John Richardson Update January 2018: This post has been updated with some new links and discussion Part I is here. Part II is here. ***** PART III Legal Status of Citizen vs. The Engagement Required By Citizenship Is the “legal status” of being a citizen sufficient? Is there a differenceContinue reading “Taxation of #AmericansAbroad in the 21st Century: “Country of birth” Taxation vs. “Country of Residence” Taxation- Part III”
Taxation of #AmericansAbroad in the 21st Century: “Country of birth” Taxation vs. “Country of Residence” Taxation- Part I
cross-posted from citizenshipsolutions by John Richardson Update January 2018: This post has been updated with some new links and discussion. Prologue – The “Story Of The Century 200,000 Saudi US citizens liable to pay taxes | Arab News — Saudi Arabia News, Middle East News: http://t.co/lPmRfQ5gf5 via @Arab_News — John Richardson – U.S. CitizenshipContinue reading “Taxation of #AmericansAbroad in the 21st Century: “Country of birth” Taxation vs. “Country of Residence” Taxation- Part I”
Citizenship Taxation 