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[Noelle]

Hi Americans

I just read the new passport law thread. It was very helpful- thank you to the original poster.

I received this news this morning:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2015/12/04/irs-power-over-passports-signed-into-law/

Of course I immediately thought of expat teachers living in the Gulf. I definitely think this is worth passing around. I knew something like this was coming. The $50,000 IRS debt figure looks quite high to me, but maybe it's not when you consider how many people live in the Gulf long term?

Anyway- just wanted to pass it on. Apologies if this has already been addressed here. I didn't do a search.

[veiledsentiments]

Note that this refers to tax liability, NOT taxable income. This will never affect overseas teachers since 95+% of them pay no taxes and it would take the few that do dozens of years to accumulate a $50,000 tax debt. LOL

This is targeted towards high pay and benefit business executives who may not declare all their pay and benefits. And also, of course, those who are in illegal activities... like drugs or smuggling.

They have always had the right to withhold passports, but this law sets up a procedure and a dollar limit.

VS

[spiral78]