Why the IRS Can Now “Ground” You
If you’re a US citizen and believe you have an unfettered right to leave your country – and come back – think again.
Will the IRS Reschedule the Death of the Dollar?
Ever since President Obama signed the ill-conceived “Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act” (FATCA) into law in 2010, I’ve been warning about the death of the dollar.
Is Puerto Rico Really the Perfect Tax Haven?
One of the advantages of being around as many years as I have is a long memory. And, during my entire 30-year career, Congress has been trying to figure out the best way to help the struggling economies of the US territories: Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Could They Really Take Away Your Citizenship?
You might not fit the profile of Osama bin Laden. But if your government suspects you of terrorism or treason, it can confiscate your passport and, in some cases, even strip you of your citizenship. Then it can arrange for a cooperative government to assassinate you.
The Only Legal Way to Opt out of Obamacare
In 1965, when I was nine years old, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a new entitlement called “Medicare” into law.
The Real Reason to Welcome Secession
I have a globe from the 1960s. It includes countries with names like British Honduras, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and Rhodesia.
Why Millions of Americans Are Tax Evaders… Without Even Knowing It
The IRS believes that most Americans living overseas violate US tax and reporting rules.
Expatriation Reasons: It’s Not What You Think
The year is 1633, and a respected old man finds himself on trial for his life. His crime? Writing a book, the product of more than 20 years of research and study.
An Interview With Chris Kalin
Mark shares with you a recent conversation he had with Chris Kalin of Henley & Partners, the global leader in citizenship and residence planning. Read below to find out about Chris and his firm, as well as an opportunity for you to learn firsthand about a unique citizenship opportunity.
Government “Stats” Strike Again
Did you know you can charge an iPhone with just an onion and a glass of Gatorade? “Really?†you say. No, that’s a fib, although...
EU Passport for the “Right” Kind of Jew
For hundreds of years, Spain has been a predominately Roman Catholic country, but that wasn’t always the case. Surprisingly, the country was once...
The Impact of Supreme Court Decisions on Civil Asset Forfeiture
Imagine for a moment that you and your wife operate a successful business refurbishing and selling used medical equipment. One day, you receive a letter from a federal prosecutor informing you that the business is the target of a criminal investigation. The prosecutor demands...
Visas to the Highest Bidder? A New Way to Buy Residence
It’s no secret that governments around the world are hard up for revenue. And to get it, they’ll do just about anything.
When Did the “Peace Officers” Get a “License to Kill”?
Do you remember when policemen were called “peace officers� I do. In the small West Virginia town where I grew up, police work consisted mainly of community-oriented engagement, not unlike what you might see on The Andy Griffith Show.
Proof That Airport Screening Is Nothing More Than “Security Theater”
Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at Transportation Security Administration airport checkpoints? Wonder no more. Recently, a former TSA screener wrote a tell-all article for Politico Magazine describing how America’s airport security apparatus actually works.
Why It Took More Than 30 Years to Confirm Vitamin C Fights Cancer
A recurring theme in my work is that Big Brother and big business conspire against the interests of ordinary citizens in countless ways. And just last week, I discovered another example. An article in a respected scientific journal confirmed...
My 7 Favorite Ways to Go Offshore in ’14
Imagine you’re cruising down the highway, top down, your favorite song on the radio. Then you notice the blinking lights behind you. You get pulled over for doing 80 in a 65 mph zone.
Second Passports: Does Uncle Sam Need to Know?
Every year, my associates and I help clients get a second citizenship (and the passport that goes along with it). And one of the questions that I hear most often is: "Will the US government know I’m doing this?" Officially, the answer is "no." But that’s not a complete answer...
Mexico Passport Scam Exposed
The newest passport scam that has come to my attention recently is for Mexico. The Mexico "program," as the company offering this scheme calls it, can be completed in four months and with only two visits to the country.
Media Misconceptions About Expatriation
Pop icon Tina Turner has just joined a multitude of famous – and not so famous – expats. Having recently acquired Swiss citizenship, Turner, a long-time resident of the canton of Zurich, voluntarily "relinquished" her US citizenship and passport.
Don’t Poke a Sleeping Bear
The same is true of offshore tax planning. But in this case, the bear is not a 500lb animal of the forest; it’s the 100,000+ strong army of tax professionals that make up the IRS. Unfortunately, some people like to learn their own lessons, so, if you insist on provoking the IRS, here's a great way to do so.
Finally, Some Good News about FATCA
FATCA, otherwise known as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, is one of the most arrogant and one-sided laws ever passed by Congress. I've written quite a bit about it in the past, almost always on how it negatively affects the average American trying to do business offshore. Today, though, I actually have some good news to report.
Is Bitcoin Becoming the Anti-Dollar?
Little by little, Bitcoin is winning individual users all across the planet. But something else is happening at the same time: Bitcoin is emerging as the anti-dollar. To the many countries and businesses that have been abused by dollar tyranny, Bitcoin provides a path of escape.
Oops! Malta Postpones its Economic Citizenship Program
The politics of economic citizenship programs can be ugly. But occasionally, I find something in the works that makes me smile.
The Secret Reason Germany Wants to Join the NSA “Spy Club”
For me, one of the most ironic aspects of the Edward Snowden spy scandal is watching the reaction of foreign governments to it. Top-secret documents Snowden leaked to the press reveal that the US National Security Agency monitors phone calls, e-mail messages, and other electronic data in many countries.
Frank Facts About the New Malta Passport Program
If you follow the offshore scene, you may have heard about the proposed new economic citizenship program in Malta, an island nation in the center of the Mediterranean.
Too Good to Be True…
In the 28 years I've worked in the offshore investment arena, I thought I'd heard every possible piece of bad advice clients could get. But one came up recently that takes the cake.
Considering Expatriation? You Are Not Alone
According to a recent poll by research firm Rasmussen Reports, fully 9% of the U.S. population has considered "expatriation." These are truly shocking numbers—nearly one in ten Americans thinking about giving up their birthright.
The War on Privacy is coming to a license plate near you…
If you live in the eastern USA, you've probably encountered an automatic toll-collection system called "E-Z Pass." No need to stop. No need to fish for quarters in your pocket. And no need to roll down the window to confront the often grumpy tollbooth attendant. No wonder E-Z Pass is popular! Indeed, about 25 million drivers in 15 states now use E-Z Pass. Now for the not so easy to stomach side.
And the money trail leads to…
Foreign banks, brokers, and trust companies are falling head over heels in their rush to get rid of as many U.S. clients as possible.
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