As to the (possible tax-related) question of "dual-citizenship" does anyone know if being a US citizen (legally born in the USA) FIRST, and then obtaining a SECOND citizenship in a non-USA country, say Spain for example, would then Spain be listed as a secondary citizenship country OR would the US citizenship take precedence (???).

A. There are two (count ‘m 2) nations on our planet which tax the income of their citizens, REGARDLESS of their country of residence. The USA is one of them. The other is a small African nation—ask the web.

1. An expatriate, living abroad is taxed by the USA on all income regardless of its source, the same as a resident of the USA. An expatriate will be in deep doo-doo with their host country if they fail to pay their US taxes.

“One more thing…”. An expatriate, living abroad who has other citizenship, may go to a U.S. consulate and declare that they wish to renounce their citizenship. One of the forms they will need to fill out is essentially a final income tax return to the date of renunciation that treats all assets “as if” sold on that date…all assets, wherever held. That could amount to a lot of capital gains tax!!!

When a taxing authority goes after you internationally WATCH OUT,!!

Thank you for pointing out these taxing details related to dual-citizenship.

The information you provided is very much appreciated.

The US and Germany have a tax treaty. I assume they have treaties with other countries also.
Since I live in Germany, Germany gets first bite of the apple. I get taxed on income at German rates. Then I file US forms and get taxed on income that the Germans didn't tax on and or any amount that the US would tax more than Germany on.

An example.
A couple of years ago we sold our US house. We got dinged for Capital gains from the US because there are no capital gains on houses if you have help them for 5 -10 years.

We paid very little US tax until my wife retired. Now our German tax advisor has managed to reduce our tax burden here but... we now pay more to the US.

If you live in Switzerland it is even messier because income taxes are by canton....

in advance and very likely are owed a refund. Just file within 3 years (2029) and you'll still collect your refund without threats from the Gestapo.

And the problem goes away. The hatred of this administration knows no bounds. They should be the ones to feel the wrath they have inflicted on others.

"Are you a billionaire who is currently paying less in taxes than an average school teacher?"

Our tax system is a JOKE.
If you're NOT a 1099 or W2 worker you can pay what you want.
We need a VAT

and even the millionaires would love a VAT TAX..........

Income tax and VAT.

It is true that people with higher incomes pay a much smaller percentage of their income into VAT because it is basically a sales tax.

In addition, something people haven't realized,......the rich would also NO LONGER have to pay for their Tax Attorney's and Tax Accountant's......... saving them a TON more money.........the Wealthy and UBER Wealthy deeply resent that they have to pay those two groups the outrageous money they charge......

Providing far more benefits to every citizen.

The Eu system seems to work far better; yes they have higher rates for the rich but 175 countries use a VAT & have for YEARS. They must be of value.
Our system SUCKS & it's NOT because the upper rates are too low.

I think that was on the census

So Trump will kick him out of the country because he’s working and actually paying us money each year…. Makes you go HMMM.🤔

We have a massive debt, trillion dollar deficits every year, and are spending tens of billions to kick out taxpayers. There are not enough citizens looking for work to replace immigrant workers, even if the available citizens are qualified and willing to do any job. Which they're not.

if they hope to obtain legal status in the US someday). If an undocumented person were to be unwise enough to answer truthfully, that admission can then be used against them in immigration proceedings as an admission of unlawful presence in the US.