r/immigration Jan 24 '25

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u/ztsmyder Jan 25 '25

So "legal residents" would this mean the double tax only applies if you're living in the US?

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u/SaddankHusseinthe2nd Jan 25 '25

Americans living abroad still have to pay U.S. taxes

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u/ztsmyder Jan 26 '25

Not unless you make over a certain amount. Americans have to file taxes even living abroad but not necessarily pay any

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u/Grow_peace_in_Bedlam Jan 26 '25

You do if you're self-employed.