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Americans in Italy: How does US citizenship-based taxation impact you?

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Americans in Italy: How does US citizenship-based taxation impact you?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters in Washington, DC. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

The United States - almost uniquely in the world - operates citizen-based taxation, and this can have serious consequences for Americans who live abroad. Tell us how you are affected and what advice you have for fellow Americans in Italy.

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You might have lived outside the US for years, even decades, but that doesn't mean that you escape the clutches of the IRS.

Citizen-based taxation, coupled with the US' FATCA legislation, can have a serious impact on Americans in Italy, affecting everything from completing tax declarations, the type of investments you can make and even whether you can open a bank account. 

The Local would like to hear from American readers in Italy about their experiences with citizenship-based taxation and FATCA and what - if any - problems it creates for you. Plus we'd like to get your advice for other Americans.

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