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Thinking about leaving the U.S. for a fresh start abroad?

It sounds simple—more freedom, new opportunities, a different lifestyle.
But there’s a financial reality most people don’t see coming.

When you give up U.S. citizenship, you may be subject to something called the exit tax.

And here’s the part that catches people off guard:
You can be taxed as if you sold everything you own—even if you didn’t actually sell it.

Your investments, business interests, global assets…
All brought into one final calculation.

The goal?
To prevent people from moving wealth outside the U.S. tax system without settling up first.

This isn’t a last-minute decision.
It’s something that requires long-term planning and a clear strategy well before you make the move.

Because when it comes to major financial decisions like this,
👉 what you don’t know can cost you.

🎧 Want the full breakdown? Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UpL3TZoKKVE659z9uWw6Y?si=cc239ecf709b4600

Leaving the US isn’t just a personal decision. It’s a financial one.

Most people focus on where they’re going — not the tax bill waiting on the way out.

The American exit tax treats it like you sold everything you own…
even if you didn’t.

That means:
• tax on unrealized gains
• exposure across worldwide assets
• potential six or seven-figure liabilities
• and in many cases — no cash to pay it

This is where people get caught off guard.

Because the cost isn’t fixed — it’s shaped by timing, structure, and planning before you leave.

🎧 We break this down in our latest podcast — including how the exit tax works and what you can do about it.

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UpL3TZoKKVE659z9uWw6Y?si=1127f4dc75be4d89