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AnotherMcIntosh

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6. What U.S. laws protect the property rights of him and others like him?

Reply to Amerigo Vespucci (Original post)

Fri May 11, 2012, 03:49 PM

May 2012

If the Congress-critters weren't so busy collecting campaign contributions, they would recognize that the denouncement of a U.S. citizenship for economic purposes should have consequences.

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Facebook co-founder renounces his U.S. citizenship, "may reduce his tax bill following Facebook IPO" [View all] Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 OP

People that do this KatyMan May 2012 #1

Why? n/t cynatnite May 2012 #2

If the only reason is to reduce their tax bill, then yes I agree with you bluestateguy May 2012 #4

How would anyone know if the ONLY reason is to reduce their tax bill? This kelly1mm May 2012 #7

Actually, the renouncing part is only necessary to end one's American tax burden... Bluenorthwest May 2012 #10

You don't have to renounce your citizenship KatyMan May 2012 #13

Given that the guy is Brazilan born hifiguy May 2012 #3

This doesn't really bother me ctaylors6 May 2012 #5

What U.S. laws protect the property rights of him and others like him? AnotherMcIntosh May 2012 #6

He still has to pay an exit tax Ruby the Liberal May 2012 #8

How much is 'enough'? DiverDave May 2012 #9

The "Global Rich" JoePhilly May 2012 #11

JK Rowling on why she remains a resident of the UK, when their laws would allow her to reside Bluenorthwest May 2012 #12

beautiful... Blue_Tires May 2012 #15

Goodbye, then. daaron May 2012 #14