Should You Kiss Uncle Sam Goodbye?

Should You Kiss Uncle Sam Goodbye?

To permanently disconnect from the obligation to pay U.S. income tax, you must not only leave the United States, but also take the radical step of giving up your U.S. citizenship and passport. This process (from a U.S. standpoint) is called “expatriation.” Before giving up U.S. citizenship, you have to acquire citizenship and a passport from another country. And you must also live outside the U.S., if you’re not already doing so.