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5 resources covering renouncing citizenship for Americans living or filing abroad.
Accidental Americans Considering Renunciation: Tax Steps
What accidental Americans should understand about compliance, Form 8854, covered-expatriate tests, and the separate nationality process before renouncing citizenship.
What Is the Exit Tax When Renouncing U.S. Citizenship?
An overview of the expatriation tax for former U.S. citizens, including covered-expatriate tests, deemed sale concepts, deferred compensation, and Form 8854.
U.S. Exit Tax for Green Card Holders and Long-Term Residents
Learn when a long-term green card holder can face U.S. expatriation tax, how Form 8854 and covered-expatriate screening work, and why the termination date matters.
Covered Expatriate Test: Will You Owe Exit Tax When Renouncing Citizenship?
Calculate whether you are a covered expatriate before renouncing US citizenship. Learn the three tests — income tax, net worth, and compliance — and how to plan around them.
Form 8854 Filing Deadline: When and How to File Your Expatriation Statement
Form 8854 is due with your final tax return in the year you renounce citizenship or abandon a green card. Learn the filing deadline, extensions, and penalties for late filing.