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GOP tax law snubs US expats and 'accidental Americans'

  • Written by Karen Alpert, Lecturer in Finance, The University of Queensland
It may opens doors but follows wherever you go.AP Photo/Benny Snyder

Since Congress began taxing incomes, American citizens have been unable to escape the reach of Uncle Sam: They must report their income, no matter where they live or where it’s earned. It’s known as a worldwide citizenship-based tax system.

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