Poll of the Day > It was 10 years ago that I became a US Permanent Resident

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Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 11:42:49 AM #1:	Officially became an unconditional permanent resident on May 23, 2007. So this topic is just short of that mark. Feels like a long time ago (if not a lifetime) but 10 years, wow, that's a while. It took a long time and a lot of money. I remember how happy I was that I'd be able to work and participate in society. I'm glad to not be in America at this time. This is after most of my time in the US was under GWB and his policies. When the status fully expires at the end of this month I'll feel a little bummed that I didn't relocate to Portland or Seattle but I would not want to be an immigrant in the US at this time. Even a really white one. Sadly I probably won't be going back to visit friends again any time soon. AMA if you'd like --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879271258] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>Officially became an unconditional permanent resident on May 23, 2007. So this topic is just short of that mark. Feels like a long time ago (if not a lifetime) but 10 years, wow, that's a while. It took a long time and a lot of money. I remember how happy I was that I'd be able to work and participate in society. I'm glad to not be in America at this time. This is after most of my time in the US was under GWB and his policies. When the status fully expires at the end of this month I'll feel a little bummed that I didn't relocate to Portland or Seattle but I would not want to be an immigrant in the US at this time. Even a really white one. Sadly I probably won't be going back to visit friends again any time soon. AMA if you'd like</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
snacktimeguy 05/17/17 11:43:48 AM #2:	What's your social security number? --- http://i.imgur.com/sEXYtO1.jpg <cite>snacktimeguy posted [p:879271310] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>What's your social security number?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 11:45:47 AM #3:	snacktimeguy posted... What's your social security number? I still remember it! It starts with a 6 Actually it is 680 and apparently Nevada is one of the only states to only have one 3 digit prefix. Not a lot of SSN issued there. So every Nevada SSN starts with 680. Wyoming is another state like that and so is New Mexico. Hmm! Corrected that info --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879271408] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>snacktimeguy posted...</cite> <quote>What's your social security number?</quote> I still remember it! It starts with a 6 Actually it is 680 and apparently Nevada is one of the only states to only have one 3 digit prefix. Not a lot of SSN issued there. So every Nevada SSN starts with 680. Wyoming is another state like that and so is New Mexico. Hmm! Corrected that info</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nichtcrawler X 05/17/17 11:46:57 AM #4:	You probably told it here before, but where are you originally from? --- Official Teetotaller of PotD Dovie'andi se tovya sagain! <cite>Nichtcrawler X posted [p:879271473] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>You probably told it here before, but where are you originally from?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 05/17/17 12:11:06 PM #5:	Did you at least visit a bunch of states while you were here? Even to most (rational) Americans Nevada is a shit hole so if that is your entire experience then it is kind of limited. Where I live (upstate NY) is probably the most Canadian place in the country next to Minnesota. We even have like 20 Tim Horton's and a dozen or so Poutine places. --- I am a senior software engineer. If you see me post here, I am tired of writing TPS reports. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:879272895] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>Did you at least visit a bunch of states while you were here? Even to most (rational) Americans Nevada is a shit hole so if that is your entire experience then it is kind of limited. Where I live (upstate NY) is probably the most Canadian place in the country next to Minnesota. We even have like 20 Tim Horton's and a dozen or so Poutine places.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 12:29:26 PM #6:	Nichtcrawler X posted... You probably told it here before, but where are you originally from? Canada Dikitain posted... Did you at least visit a bunch of states while you were here? Even to most (rational) Americans Nevada is a shit hole so if that is your entire experience then it is kind of limited. Where I live (upstate NY) is probably the most Canadian place in the country next to Minnesota. We even have like 20 Tim Horton's and a dozen or so Poutine places. I got to see stuff on the west coast. I've seen some of California and Oregon mostly. Things in the inter mountain west. Haven't been out east, but that's also true in Canada. I've been to Ottawa but not Toronto or much of the east. If I had more money at that time I would have loved to see more of the US. --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879273969] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nichtcrawler X posted...</cite> <quote>You probably told it here before, but where are you originally from?</quote> Canada <cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>Did you at least visit a bunch of states while you were here? Even to most (rational) Americans Nevada is a shit hole so if that is your entire experience then it is kind of limited. Where I live (upstate NY) is probably the most Canadian place in the country next to Minnesota. We even have like 20 Tim Horton's and a dozen or so Poutine places.</quote> I got to see stuff on the west coast. I've seen some of California and Oregon mostly. Things in the inter mountain west. Haven't been out east, but that's also true in Canada. I've been to Ottawa but not Toronto or much of the east. If I had more money at that time I would have loved to see more of the US.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Greenfox111 05/17/17 12:39:07 PM #7:	ok --- Don't ask. <cite>Greenfox111 posted [p:879274474] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>ok</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink 05/17/17 12:43:58 PM #8:	Did you ever visit Colorado <cite>DorkLink posted [p:879274723] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>Did you ever visit Colorado</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cute_fan 05/17/17 12:48:31 PM #9:	AMA if you'd like See any fluffy kitties lately? ^.^ --- cuteness ^.^ <cite>cute_fan posted [p:879274976] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><quote>AMA if you'd like</quote> See any fluffy kitties lately? ^.^</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 12:51:25 PM #10:	DorkLink posted... Did you ever visit Colorado Only been in the Denver airport. Weird melted teepee airport --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879275124] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>DorkLink posted...</cite> <quote>Did you ever visit Colorado</quote> Only been in the Denver airport. Weird melted teepee airport</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ogurisama 05/17/17 1:07:12 PM #11:	Whats your SIN? --- http://cdn-android.apptap.com/img/870/mobi.colortrilogy.bitlink/267135850.png https://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/12/10/5/uv4r7nGyrE6ylt2lHGWpiQ2.gif <cite>Ogurisama posted [p:879275998] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>Whats your SIN?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 1:12:21 PM #12:	Ogurisama posted... Whats your SIN? I know it starts with a 6 but I do not know it Yet I do remember my SSN that I don't need to use ever again in my life Brains --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879276302] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Ogurisama posted...</cite> <quote>Whats your SIN?</quote> I know it starts with a 6 but I do not know it Yet I do remember my SSN that I don't need to use ever again in my life Brains</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink 05/17/17 1:12:37 PM #13:	Doctor Foxx posted... DorkLink posted... Did you ever visit Colorado Only been in the Denver airport. Weird melted teepee airport It's a pretty nice airport but it's in West Kansas <cite>DorkLink posted [p:879276321] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DorkLink posted...</cite> <quote>Did you ever visit Colorado</quote> Only been in the Denver airport. Weird melted teepee airport</quote> It's a pretty nice airport but it's in West Kansas</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 05/17/17 1:18:57 PM #14:	Doctor Foxx posted... AMA Do you regret it yet? --- Not changing this sig until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) BRAVELY DEFAULT: 1075 - 0844 - 9134 + FS: Pumkaboo, Lampent, Dusclops. <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:879276658] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>AMA</quote> Do you regret it yet?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 1:18:59 PM #15:	DorkLink posted... It's a pretty nice airport but it's in West Kansas Is that a Colorado joke I don't know My top 10 states I'd like to visit more or for the first time : Oregon - so far my favorite state. Like the climate and the people Washington California Colorado Illinois (mostly because Chicago) Maryland (and D.C.) New York (seems like a crazy place in NYC) Texas (a state that big has to have something to check out... Maybe) Hawaii Alaska --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879276661] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>DorkLink posted...</cite> <quote>It's a pretty nice airport but it's in West Kansas</quote> Is that a Colorado joke I don't know My top 10 states I'd like to visit more or for the first time : Oregon - so far my favorite state. Like the climate and the people Washington California Colorado Illinois (mostly because Chicago) Maryland (and D.C.) New York (seems like a crazy place in NYC) Texas (a state that big has to have something to check out... Maybe) Hawaii Alaska</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink 05/17/17 1:22:06 PM #16:	Doctor Foxx posted... Is that a Colorado joke I don't know Yeah, people say it because DIA is actually really far northeast of Denver and there's basically nothing of note in Colorado further to the east of the airport <cite>DorkLink posted [p:879276850] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>Is that a Colorado joke I don't know</quote> Yeah, people say it because DIA is actually really far northeast of Denver and there's basically nothing of note in Colorado further to the east of the airport</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 1:29:26 PM #17:	Muffinz0rz posted... Doctor Foxx posted... AMA Do you regret it yet? The AMA or becoming a PR? --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879277283] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>AMA</quote> Do you regret it yet?</quote> The AMA or becoming a PR?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zangrief 05/17/17 1:34:01 PM #18:	So you have dual citizenship? What do you mean when the status fully expires? Does that mean your citizenship lapses? That's odd if it's considered permanent. <cite>Zangrief posted [p:879277539] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>So you have dual citizenship? What do you mean when the status fully expires? Does that mean your citizenship lapses? That's odd if it's considered permanent.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 05/17/17 1:38:39 PM #19:	Who has better food? --- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead "I'm Mary Poppins ya'll!" <cite>Mead posted [p:879277780] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>Who has better food?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 1:39:31 PM #20:	Zangrief posted... So you have dual citizenship? What do you mean when the status fully expires? Does that mean your citizenship lapses? That's odd if it's considered permanent. No, permanent resident status is not the same as citizenship. I would have needed to pay fees, pass an exam, and swear in my loyalty to become a US citizen. PR status is temporary and usually exists to allow you the time to become a citizen. For me I was granted 10 years of it. If you have conditions on your status it's shorter. Though you can just renew your PR status. Why you may want to be a citizen : you can vote, get a passport, and collect benefits. I paid taxes but couldn't get any kind of government assistance if I wanted it and could not vote on anything. --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879277818] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zangrief posted...</cite> <quote>So you have dual citizenship? What do you mean when the status fully expires? Does that mean your citizenship lapses? That's odd if it's considered permanent.</quote> No, permanent resident status is not the same as citizenship. I would have needed to pay fees, pass an exam, and swear in my loyalty to become a US citizen. PR status is temporary and usually exists to allow you the time to become a citizen. For me I was granted 10 years of it. If you have conditions on your status it's shorter. Though you can just renew your PR status. Why you may want to be a citizen : you can vote, get a passport, and collect benefits. I paid taxes but couldn't get any kind of government assistance if I wanted it and could not vote on anything.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zangrief 05/17/17 1:40:24 PM #21:	Doctor Foxx posted... Zangrief posted... So you have dual citizenship? What do you mean when the status fully expires? Does that mean your citizenship lapses? That's odd if it's considered permanent. No, permanent resident status is not the same as citizenship. I would have needed to pay fees, pass an exam, and swear in my loyalty to become a US citizen. PR status is temporary and usually exists to allow you the time to become a citizen. For me I was granted 10 years of it. If you have conditions on your status it's shorter. Though you can just renew your PR status. Oh. That makes a lot more sense. An odd use of the word Permanent. <cite>Zangrief posted [p:879277871] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zangrief posted...</cite> <quote>So you have dual citizenship? What do you mean when the status fully expires? Does that mean your citizenship lapses? That's odd if it's considered permanent.</quote> No, permanent resident status is not the same as citizenship. I would have needed to pay fees, pass an exam, and swear in my loyalty to become a US citizen. PR status is temporary and usually exists to allow you the time to become a citizen. For me I was granted 10 years of it. If you have conditions on your status it's shorter. Though you can just renew your PR status.</quote> Oh. That makes a lot more sense. An odd use of the word Permanent.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 05/17/17 1:45:08 PM #22:	Doctor Foxx posted... Muffinz0rz posted... Doctor Foxx posted... AMA Do you regret it yet? The AMA or becoming a PR? Doctor Foxx posted... becoming a PR --- Not changing this sig until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) BRAVELY DEFAULT: 1075 - 0844 - 9134 + FS: Pumkaboo, Lampent, Dusclops. <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:879278164] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>AMA</quote> Do you regret it yet?</quote> The AMA or becoming a PR?</quote> <cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>becoming a PR</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 1:45:42 PM #23:	Mead posted... Who has better food? It 100% depends on the city and the cuisine you like Where I live now is way worse. Other places I've lived in Canada have been great for food. Some places I've traveled to in the US have amazing foodscapes and others have very little. I will say the US has cheaper food in much larger portions in general --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879278196] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>Who has better food?</quote> It 100% depends on the city and the cuisine you like Where I live now is way worse. Other places I've lived in Canada have been great for food. Some places I've traveled to in the US have amazing foodscapes and others have very little. I will say the US has cheaper food in much larger portions in general</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
St_Kevin 05/17/17 1:53:30 PM #24:	How's SimuLord doing? --- [:D] That Canadian Emperor Guy King of ** posts and memes [:)]** <cite>St_Kevin posted [p:879278655] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>How's SimuLord doing? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 1:54:26 PM #25:	Zangrief posted... Oh. That makes a lot more sense. An odd use of the word Permanent Well if I understand correctly you can maintain that status indefinitely if you meet the conditions for it. Most people want to use it to become citizens. It has been a while since I went through all of the hoops. I can understand why people don't want to do it legally if they do not intend to live in the US forever. You're constantly being watched, have to carry your PR (green) card on you at all times, must pay taxes and not collect benefits, and can be deported for a huge number of reasons. On top of all of the filing fees, appointments, and interviews. Like you're in the guillotine all the time instead of off the radar. --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879278718] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zangrief posted...</cite> <quote>Oh. That makes a lot more sense. An odd use of the word Permanent</quote> Well if I understand correctly you can maintain that status indefinitely if you meet the conditions for it. Most people want to use it to become citizens. It has been a while since I went through all of the hoops. I can understand why people don't want to do it legally if they do not intend to live in the US forever. You're constantly being watched, have to carry your PR (green) card on you at all times, must pay taxes and not collect benefits, and can be deported for a huge number of reasons. On top of all of the filing fees, appointments, and interviews. Like you're in the guillotine all the time instead of off the radar.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 2:04:27 PM #26:	Muffinz0rz posted... Doctor Foxx posted... AMA Do you regret it yet? Regarding the becoming a PR : no, if I was going to be in the US if was the only smart thing to do. It was neat to get to live elsewhere and check out the US but I don't think I'd want to live there forever. At least not until they get their health care nonsense sorted out If I made more money in Canada I would be upset. As a US PR or citizen you have to file taxes with the US even if you don't live there any more and you have to pay taxes to the US government on your income even if it's totally foreign. That's a ridiculous policy --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879279280] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>AMA</quote> Do you regret it yet?</quote> Regarding the becoming a PR : no, if I was going to be in the US if was the only smart thing to do. It was neat to get to live elsewhere and check out the US but I don't think I'd want to live there forever. At least not until they get their health care nonsense sorted out If I made more money in Canada I would be upset. As a US PR or citizen you have to file taxes with the US even if you don't live there any more and you have to pay taxes to the US government on your income even if it's totally foreign. That's a ridiculous policy</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zangrief 05/17/17 2:10:20 PM #27:	Doctor Foxx posted... If I made more money in Canada I would be upset. As a US PR or citizen you have to file taxes with the US even if you don't live there any more and you have to pay taxes to the US government on your income even if it's totally foreign. That's a ridiculous policy We're one of the only 1st world countries to do so as well. And people thought millionaires were just being complainers about not paying their fair share when they renounced citizenship. They literally were being taxed 110% of their income living in another country being an American citizen. <cite>Zangrief posted [p:879279625] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>If I made more money in Canada I would be upset. As a US PR or citizen you have to file taxes with the US even if you don't live there any more and you have to pay taxes to the US government on your income even if it's totally foreign. That's a ridiculous policy</quote> We're one of the only 1st world countries to do so as well. And people thought millionaires were just being complainers about not paying their fair share when they renounced citizenship. They literally were being taxed 110% of their income living in another country being an American citizen.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 2:16:37 PM #28:	Zangrief posted... Doctor Foxx posted... If I made more money in Canada I would be upset. As a US PR or citizen you have to file taxes with the US even if you don't live there any more and you have to pay taxes to the US government on your income even if it's totally foreign. That's a ridiculous policy We're one of the only 1st world countries to do so as well. And people thought millionaires were just being complainers about not paying their fair share when they renounced citizenship. They literally were being taxed 110% of their income living in another country being an American citizen. No it's not exactly like that. Any taxes you pay in the country of residence count as credits towards the tax you would owe with the same income in the US. If you pay more than the US would have taxed you then you don't pay the full US tax, and in many cases you don't have to pay at all. You're not being taxed at 110% of income. But you do have to report all of the income and that's where some people take issue --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879279999] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zangrief posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>If I made more money in Canada I would be upset. As a US PR or citizen you have to file taxes with the US even if you don't live there any more and you have to pay taxes to the US government on your income even if it's totally foreign. That's a ridiculous policy</quote> We're one of the only 1st world countries to do so as well. And people thought millionaires were just being complainers about not paying their fair share when they renounced citizenship. They literally were being taxed 110% of their income living in another country being an American citizen.</quote> No it's not exactly like that. Any taxes you pay in the country of residence count as credits towards the tax you would owe with the same income in the US. If you pay more than the US would have taxed you then you don't pay the full US tax, and in many cases you don't have to pay at all. You're not being taxed at 110% of income. But you do have to report all of the income and that's where some people take issue</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zareth 05/17/17 2:18:20 PM #29:	Doctor Foxx posted... Maryland (and D.C.) Northern Virginia is better. --- It's okay, I have no idea who I am either. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/sage_assassin20/13295475117601.gif http://i.imgur.com/WOo6wcq.png <cite>Zareth posted [p:879280101] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>Maryland (and D.C.)</quote> Northern Virginia is better.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zangrief 05/17/17 2:19:00 PM #30:	Doctor Foxx posted... No it's not exactly like that. Any taxes you pay in the country of residence count as credits towards the tax you would owe with the same income in the US. If you pay more than the US would have taxed you then you don't pay the full US tax, and in many cases you don't have to pay at all. You're not being taxed at 110% of income. It might depend on the country, because it very much does happen. There were a slew of celebrities bringing it up in previous years. Or I could be wrong and remember wrong. In any case, still stupid to pay taxes to a country when the money wasn't made there. <cite>Zangrief posted [p:879280139] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>No it's not exactly like that. Any taxes you pay in the country of residence count as credits towards the tax you would owe with the same income in the US. If you pay more than the US would have taxed you then you don't pay the full US tax, and in many cases you don't have to pay at all. You're not being taxed at 110% of income.</quote> It might depend on the country, because it very much does happen. There were a slew of celebrities bringing it up in previous years. Or I could be wrong and remember wrong. In any case, still stupid to pay taxes to a country when the money wasn't made there.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 2:24:33 PM #31:	Zangrief posted... Doctor Foxx posted... No it's not exactly like that. Any taxes you pay in the country of residence count as credits towards the tax you would owe with the same income in the US. If you pay more than the US would have taxed you then you don't pay the full US tax, and in many cases you don't have to pay at all. You're not being taxed at 110% of income. It might depend on the country, because it very much does happen. There were a slew of celebrities bringing it up in previous years. Or I could be wrong and remember wrong. In any case, still stupid to pay taxes to a country when the money wasn't made there. They're certainly paying tax to two countries and it may add up to be a lot but they shouldn't be at a tax rate above their total income. They may be getting taxed on other sources like property sales. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/u-s-citizens-and-resident-aliens-abroad http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/taxes/american-expats-in-canada-heres-how-to-make-sense-of-filing-us-taxes/article19217822/ I know a number of Americans living here and only one has earned enough to have to pay. --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879280486] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zangrief posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>No it's not exactly like that. Any taxes you pay in the country of residence count as credits towards the tax you would owe with the same income in the US. If you pay more than the US would have taxed you then you don't pay the full US tax, and in many cases you don't have to pay at all. You're not being taxed at 110% of income.</quote> It might depend on the country, because it very much does happen. There were a slew of celebrities bringing it up in previous years. Or I could be wrong and remember wrong. In any case, still stupid to pay taxes to a country when the money wasn't made there.</quote> They're certainly paying tax to two countries and it may add up to be a lot but they shouldn't be at a tax rate above their total income. They may be getting taxed on other sources like property sales. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/u-s-citizens-and-resident-aliens-abroad http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/taxes/american-expats-in-canada-heres-how-to-make-sense-of-filing-us-taxes/article19217822/ I know a number of Americans living here and only one has earned enough to have to pay.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 2:29:01 PM #32:	St_Kevin posted... How's SimuLord doing? No idea really Did you know I've been divorced and living back in Canada for several years longer than I was married? Time flies --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879280778] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>St_Kevin posted...</cite> <quote>How's SimuLord doing?</quote> No idea really Did you know I've been divorced and living back in Canada for several years longer than I was married? Time flies</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 4:52:40 PM #33:	Zareth posted... Doctor Foxx posted... Maryland (and D.C.) Northern Virginia is better. I'll keep that in mind Would much rather see the Canadian east coast but I'm sure the US has neat things to check out --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879289784] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zareth posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>Maryland (and D.C.)</quote> Northern Virginia is better.</quote> I'll keep that in mind Would much rather see the Canadian east coast but I'm sure the US has neat things to check out</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa 05/17/17 5:22:03 PM #34:	Mead posted... Who has better food? I think she meant serious questions <cite>OhhhJa posted [p:879291491] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>Who has better food?</quote> I think she meant serious questions</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa 05/17/17 5:26:01 PM #35:	Doctor Foxx posted... bummed that I didn't relocate to Portland or Seattle Also so typical <cite>OhhhJa posted [p:879291733] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>bummed that I didn't relocate to Portland or Seattle</quote> Also so typical</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 5:51:39 PM #36:	OhhhJa posted... Mead posted... Who has better food? I think she meant serious questions Food is serious OhhhJa posted... Doctor Foxx posted... bummed that I didn't relocate to Portland or Seattle Also so typical if you love the rain, coffee, and beer? ya --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879293233] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>OhhhJa posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>Who has better food?</quote> I think she meant serious questions</quote> Food is serious <cite>OhhhJa posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>bummed that I didn't relocate to Portland or Seattle</quote> Also so typical</quote> if you love the rain, coffee, and beer? ya</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
helIy 05/17/17 5:57:18 PM #37:	why can't you move? --- We all need heroes, don't we? But rest assured there's not a single person here who's worthy <cite>helIy posted [p:879293603] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>why can't you move?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa 05/17/17 6:01:25 PM #38:	Doctor Foxx posted... Food is serious Yup I was saying there's no comparison. America has all the best cuisine from around the world <cite>OhhhJa posted [p:879293846] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>Food is serious</quote> Yup I was saying there's no comparison. America has all the best cuisine from around the world</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 6:03:11 PM #39:	helIy posted... why can't you move? You mean like the the US? My green card is about to expire and i have no intention to renew it I have also settled back in to Canada That and going back and forth between countries really fucks with retirement savings and government pensions --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879293944] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>helIy posted...</cite> <quote>why can't you move?</quote> You mean like the the US? My green card is about to expire and i have no intention to renew it I have also settled back in to Canada That and going back and forth between countries really fucks with retirement savings and government pensions</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
helIy 05/17/17 6:04:39 PM #40:	oh. the way i took it was that you were still here --- We all need heroes, don't we? But rest assured there's not a single person here who's worthy <cite>helIy posted [p:879294025] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>oh. the way i took it was that you were still here</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 6:09:52 PM #41:	OhhhJa posted... Yup I was saying there's no comparison. America has all the best cuisine from around the world America has some good eating opportunities (Americans do love to eat) but not everywhere in the US is great and what kind of food you can get varies a lot based on your location and the size of the city For big coastal cities there are lots of offerings yeah America is champ for barbecue for sure But the cuisine from around the world is often heavily Americanized --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879294331] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>OhhhJa posted...</cite> <quote>Yup I was saying there's no comparison. America has all the best cuisine from around the world</quote> America has some good eating opportunities (Americans do love to eat) but not everywhere in the US is great and what kind of food you can get varies a lot based on your location and the size of the city For big coastal cities there are lots of offerings yeah America is champ for barbecue for sure But the cuisine from around the world is often heavily Americanized</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 05/17/17 8:48:17 PM #42:	Doctor Foxx posted... but I would not want to be an immigrant in the US at this time lolshit propaganda. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:879304264] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>but I would not want to be an immigrant in the US at this time</quote> lolshit propaganda.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PimpMyRhydon 05/17/17 8:54:11 PM #43:	Well huh. You do look SUPER Canadian --- https://youtu.be/OizUAgsWuJU https://youtu.be/UyuzfQkUlyY <cite>PimpMyRhydon posted [p:879304609] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>Well huh. You do look SUPER Canadian</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 9:02:34 PM #44:	Zeus posted... Doctor Foxx posted... but I would not want to be an immigrant in the US at this time lolshit propaganda. My opinion that I wouldn't want to be an immigrant at this time is propaganda? Okily dokily --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879305149] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>but I would not want to be an immigrant in the US at this time</quote> lolshit propaganda.</quote> My opinion that I wouldn't want to be an immigrant at this time is propaganda? Okily dokily</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 05/17/17 9:11:49 PM #45:	Doctor Foxx posted... Zeus posted... Doctor Foxx posted... but I would not want to be an immigrant in the US at this time lolshit propaganda. My opinion that I wouldn't want to be an immigrant at this time is propaganda? Okily dokily It's an unnecessarily prejudicial statement designed to inflame certain sentiments, hence propaganda, neighborino. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:879305724] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>but I would not want to be an immigrant in the US at this time</quote> lolshit propaganda.</quote> My opinion that I wouldn't want to be an immigrant at this time is propaganda? Okily dokily</quote> It's an unnecessarily prejudicial statement designed to inflame certain sentiments, hence propaganda, neighborino.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa 05/17/17 9:23:54 PM #46:	Well, if there's anything I've learned over the years it's that the dems excel at propaganda and instilling unfounded fear in people <cite>OhhhJa posted [p:879306559] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote>Well, if there's anything I've learned over the years it's that the dems excel at propaganda and instilling unfounded fear in people</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/17/17 9:40:27 PM #47:	OhhhJa posted... Well, if there's anything I've learned over the years it's that the dems excel at propaganda and instilling unfounded fear in people what do dems have to do with anything? I don't like either of the American major parties, can't vote there, and 90% of the time I was in the US was under a Republican president --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879307567] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>OhhhJa posted...</cite> <quote>Well, if there's anything I've learned over the years it's that the dems excel at propaganda and instilling unfounded fear in people</quote> what do dems have to do with anything? I don't like either of the American major parties, can't vote there, and 90% of the time I was in the US was under a Republican president</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/19/17 8:56:34 PM #48:	PimpMyRhydon posted... Well huh. You do look SUPER Canadian i even sound it, buddy --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879437536] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>PimpMyRhydon posted...</cite> <quote>Well huh. You do look SUPER Canadian</quote> i even sound it, buddy</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Syntheticon 05/19/17 9:32:40 PM #49:	Doctor Foxx posted... Officially became an unconditional permanent resident on May 23, 2007. AMA if you'd like Thinking you should have gone to Canada instead atm? <cite>Syntheticon posted [p:879439624] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>Officially became an unconditional permanent resident on May 23, 2007. AMA if you'd like</quote> Thinking you should have gone to Canada instead atm?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doctor Foxx 05/19/17 10:15:06 PM #51:	Syntheticon posted... Doctor Foxx posted... Officially became an unconditional permanent resident on May 23, 2007. AMA if you'd like Thinking you should have gone to Canada instead atm? Oh I am already in Canada at this point --- Never write off the Doctor! <cite>Doctor Foxx posted [p:879442078] in It was 10 ... [t:75355902]...</cite> <quote><cite>Syntheticon posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Doctor Foxx posted...</cite> <quote>Officially became an unconditional permanent resident on May 23, 2007. AMA if you'd like</quote> Thinking you should have gone to Canada instead atm?</quote> Oh I am already in Canada at this point</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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