I decided I no longer want to be US citizen. I paid my 3200 bucks and am now a citizen of the Bahamas.
2007-03-03 10:18:18 · 6 answers · asked by PrettyEskimo 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_776.html
seems pretty straightforward
2007-03-03 10:29:49 · update #1
well i've paid 1,3 mil into the tax system already. it's time to help out a less fortunate country. still can get work visa.
2007-03-03 10:32:33 · update #2
Man! I hope you know what your really doing.
Anyway yes. If you work here you will. If you go to McDonalds or buy gum or clothing! You pay tax. Gas - tax. Cigarettes - Tax etc..
2007-03-03 10:30:05 · answer #1 · answered by Any Key! Push Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your plan makes no sense, if you work in the US you MUST pay taxes whether you are a citizen or not. If you want to pay taxes in the Bahamas go there and find work and pay into their tax system. The web site you posted specifically says renouncing citizenship will not affect your tax obligations.
In addition, why not just donate your money to a charity, if you think paying taxes to the corrupt Bahamian govt is some how going to help the less fortunate you are very very mistaken.
2007-03-03 19:14:02 · answer #2 · answered by Daz2020 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not live in the United States, you do not have to pay tax's in the United States.
Now if you want to say you are a Bahamas citizen living and working in America, then you would need a green card and a work permit to prove it. Plus a Bahamas passport.
2007-03-03 18:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if you don't live here and don't plan on coming back, its irrelevant. Why would you continue to live here and not expect to pay taxes? I mean, you obviously think its better in the Bahamas, so don't let the door hit you in the butt on the way out! Its amazing that while people from around the world die to get to the US, you are so misguided, for whatever reason, you would give up something so precious as US citizenship.
2007-03-03 18:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do. as you are stil a legal us citizen unless you legally renounce it. go to www.state.gov and find out how. it is not easy.
2007-03-03 18:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by CCC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please be sure to move away as soon as possible. I am sure we will just be facinated to hear all about how life is all peaches and cream in your new country.
2007-03-03 18:27:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋