Clear personal guidance for a complex decision

For some, renouncing U.S. citizenship is a necessary step toward simplicity, ending double taxation, retirement planning, estate planning and peace of mind.

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  • If you feel stressed, you are not alone

    Many U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders abroad quietly struggle with the same concerns:

    • Worry about U.S. tax compliance - even when no tax is owed.

    • Difficulty with banking, investing, or planning for retirement locally

    • Confusion surrounding FATCA, FBARs, and changing rules

    • Uncertainty about how pensions, savings, or inheritance may be affected

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    • “Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.”
      James Thurber

Careful planning makes a big difference

This is not a decision to rush or handle alone. The rules are complex, and mistakes can be expensive. A knowledgeable and experienced advisor helps you:

Every person should make the decision that is most appropriate for their specific life circumstances.

People deserve clarity & certainty

Renouncing U.S. citizenship triggers many issues. It's an important life transition. Most people need help understanding:

  • Renunciation vs. relinquishment

    Appreciating which path applies can change the process, timeline, and long-term consequences.

  • Covered expatriate and exit tax risk

    Knowing where you stand early helps prevent avoidable tax exposure and unpleasant surprises.

  • Pensions, property and investments

    Asset classes are treated differently under U.S. Exit Tax rules. Incorrect ssumptions often lead to costly mistakes.

  • Timing and sequencing

    When you act can matter just as much as what you do.

  • Five years of tax compliance

    Certifying past compliance is critical. Mistakes can trigger covered expatriate status.

  • Life after U.S. Citizenship

    Understanding future tax, travel to the USA and reporting rules promotes confidence and peace of mind.

Meet the man who can help

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  • Meet

    John Richardson

    Your trusted and experienced guide to Green Card expatriation and U.S citizenship renunciation

    Since 2012, John Richardson has focussed his career on helping individuals properly abandon their Green Cards and relinquish or renounce U.S. citizenship.

    He'll help you navigate the complexities of U.S. citizenship renunciation.

    Find out more

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John Richardson

John Richardson B.A., LL.B., J.D. is a Toronto based lawyer who is admitted to the Bars of Ontario (Canada), New York and Massachusetts (USA). His professional practice is focused on assisting with the unique issues facing U.S. citizens and Green Card holders who live outside the United States. As “tax residents” of both the United States and other countries, they face uniquely difficult challenges. The issues include (but are not limited to): U.S. citizenship relinquishments/renunciations, Green Card Abandonment, U.S. tax compliance issues, information reporting, FATCA, FBAR, PFIC, CFC, Subpart F, GILTI, Foreign Trusts and expatriation (including exit tax) planning.

He is a longtime advocate for U.S. tax reform and has made numerous submissions to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and submissions to Canada's Parliamentary Committee considering the FATCA IGA. He is also the author of numerous articles and blog posts.

He is a founding member of SEATNow.org.