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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?

-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?”

Taxation of #AmericansAbroad in the 21st Century: “Country of birth” Taxation vs. “Country of Residence” Taxation- Part V (Final)

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 is here. ******* Taxation of #AmericansAbroad in the 21st Century: “Country of birth” Taxation vs. “Country of Residence” Taxation- Part VContinue reading “Taxation of #AmericansAbroad in the 21st Century: “Country of birth” Taxation vs. “Country of Residence” Taxation- Part V (Final)”

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”

Appears U.S. can Suggest but Cannot/Will not Force Citizenship on Those Born Outside the Country

This post appeared at reddit. It is interesting that while the Consulate in Montreal asked “why we did not want to apply for citizenship of our son” several years later, there had been no efforts to impose or force it. This gentleman explains it as pressure however, the lack of any follow-through by theContinue reading “Appears U.S. can Suggest but Cannot/Will not Force Citizenship on Those Born Outside the Country”

I was born in Canada by an American mother, so am I an American citizen?

Cross-posted from Quora I was born in Canada by an American mother, so am I an American citizen? Answer by John Richardson , Lawyer (1982-present) Anybody concerned with the answer to this question should (1) do the appropriate research and (2) get the appropriate advice. Unless you live in the United States orContinue reading “I was born in Canada by an American mother, so am I an American citizen?”

Burning Down Barns is not Wrong Because it is illegal; it is illegal Because it is Wrong

Burning Down Barns is not Wrong Because it is illegal; it is illegal Because it is Wrong Burning down barns is not wrong because it is illegal; it is illegal because it is wrong PERFECT description #FATCA https://t.co/6KSAQRRkrT pic.twitter.com/twozrKiAUr — Citizenship Taxation (@CitizenshipTax) March 8, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Every #Americanabroad (along with his/herContinue reading “Burning Down Barns is not Wrong Because it is illegal; it is illegal Because it is Wrong”