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6 min read Your renunciation appointment is the one part of the process that happens in person, and it’s natural to feel nervous about it....

8 min readMany Americans abroad worry they may have lost their U.S. citizenship without realizing it, for example by becoming a citizen of...

7 min readThe short answerThere is no official list of acceptable reasons for renouncing U.S. citizenship. The law doesn’t require you to...

6 min readBoth relinquishing and renouncing end U.S. citizenship. The difference is when the loss happens and what you have to...

The short answerTo become tax compliant before renouncing, you file every U.S. tax return, FBAR and information return you were required...

7 min read Many people living abroad took another citizenship years ago and assumed that was the end of their U.S. ties. For nationality...

Updated October 2026Renouncing U.S. Citizenship7 min read Yes, you can renounce U.S. citizenship without filing your back taxes. The...

If you no longer want to keep your U.S. green card, you'll generally need to file Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent...

Yes. There is no legal requirement to hire a CPA, attorney, or tax professional to renounce U.S. citizenship. Many Americans complete the...

5 min read Americans living abroad who want to renounce their U.S. citizenship often discover they first need to become tax compliant. For...

IRS Form 708 is the U.S. tax return that U.S. citizens, U.S. residents, and certain domestic trusts must file when they receive...

Form DS-4080 is one of the most important documents in the renunciation process. This is the actual Oath of Renunciation, where you...