Comments on: Giving up US citizenship?

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:32:24 +0000

In reply to Emily/Ann Frances May. Thank you! It is very touchy, and I tend to avoid discussing it in face-to-face conversation because Americans tend to take offence or jump to the wrong conclusions about why I did it.

By: Emily/Ann Frances May

Emily/Ann Frances May — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:16:32 +0000

Rachel, I came across your blog while searching for info about Americans who give up citizenship to become Dutch citizens. I’m in my 4th year of studying Dutch and enjoying the new friends I’ve made. While I nave no plans to leave the U.S. I have wanted to understand what the causes and motivations are for such a serious step. I never would ask someone such personal questions face to face, so seek info online. This could be a very touchy subject to approach in realtime conversations. Thank you for sharing so much of your thoughts and emotions on the subject. I will continue to read your series and consider what you offer.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 09:36:28 +0000

In reply to Bethann. Yes, I'm one of the named plaintiffs in this lawsuit.

By: Bethann

Bethann — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:17:32 +0000

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/06/us/american-citizenship-fee-lawsuit.html

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:22:28 +0000

In reply to Jeanette.

I used an expat tax accountant who was familiar with both US and Dutch tax law. I don’t know anything about inheritance law, though. I’d suggest you consult a lawyer about that – both a US one and a UK one, or someone familiar with both sets of inheritance law. I can only guess that being executor would be really complicated whether you renounce or not, just because of the distance, but you should ask an expert.

By: Jeanette

Jeanette — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:49:40 +0000

I hear your pain. I have read through your other entries on this topic and see you have happily renounced. I have been considerung this also after having settled in the UK since 1990. I have no intention on living there again. I do have my 80 year old dad in Boston, although it is unlikely that I would be expected to care for him when that is needed. I will be the only beneficiary on his will and wonder if I would have difficulties with banking there (being responsible for his accounts as his power of attorney if needed) if I am not a US citizen. I am wondering if you had any assistance with renouncing, i.e., if you used a service like an Expat tax accountancy, or if you navigated everything yourself. Extra note – my husband and I have spent some time in Nijmegen for his working sabbatical! We have fallen in love with the Netherlands, and tgere was even a job prospect for him where yiu are based.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 08:14:04 +0000

In reply to John Marks. Absolutely. Parents are not allowed to renounce for their children. When a kid's 18 he/she can decide for himself. My son decided to renounce at age 19. My daughter (25) has decided not to for now.

By: John Marks

John Marks — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 05:50:20 +0000

In reply to Rachel Heller. Why would the US citizen son need to give up his citizenship? Shouldnt it be his decision to give it up or not.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 18:44:11 +0000

In reply to Brenda. No, there's no waiver, as far as I've ever heard. They have no reason to offer any sort of waiver when they don't actually want people to renounce. They want you to stay a citizen so you'll always be required to file and pay taxes to the US, no matter what.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 18:39:51 +0000

Hi Rachael. Is there a waiver? I don’t make $2,300 a year! No way I can pay that much, ever! Thanks.