Or relinquish. There is a difference and people would be wise to know it.
Also, I'm sure that US would argue that those living outside of its official/continental borders are still well "represented" by its military and consular forces, and as such should pay up. In a sense, the taxes as fees are "insurance premiums."
Personally, I wish the issue had been addressed better than it was during the recent tax "reform" debate, but I knew better. There is no interest in giving up revenues and access to data.
Or relinquish. There is a difference and people would be wise to know it.
Also, I'm sure that US would argue that those living outside of its official/continental borders are still well "represented" by its military and consular forces, and as such should pay up. In a sense, the taxes as fees are "insurance premiums." Personally, I wish the issue had been addressed better than it was during the recent tax "reform" debate, but I knew better. There is no interest in giving up revenues and access to data.