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A “U.S. person” – More than just an American
Who is a “U.S. person?” Most guess a U.S. citizen. Some of you overachievers might have included “Green Card” holders too. But did you...
Diaspora Legal
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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Chipping Away at the Day Count: Qualifying as an "Exempt Individual" or for the "Medical Exemption"
Previously, we discussed two possible remedies to the Substantial Presence test—the Closer Connections exception (general) and the Closer...
Diaspora Legal
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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The Closer Connections Exception: (International) Student Edition
Previously I discussed the Substantial Presence Test (here) and the (General) Closer Connections Exception (here). Today, we’ll discuss a...
Diaspora Legal
Feb 28, 20241 min read
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The Closer Connections Exception - An Escape Route
The Closer Connections Exception is one of the main remedies used to set aside a “substantial presence” determination, which in turn,...
Diaspora Legal
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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America’s "Substantial Presence" Test – Most Have Heard of It, Few Understand It
Imagine strutting defiantly through U.S. airports thinking you are tax immune only to find out you might be caught in an IRS tax web....
Diaspora Legal
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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