Voting with Their Feet (2000000 Americans Leave America)

National review ^ | 08/06/2009 | Mark Steyn

[sr4402]

If that's correct, I can't think events in 2009 will do anything to diminish the flow. What I wonder is: Where did those 2 million go? Britons, Canadians, Europeans, etc, who seek "greener pastures" generally wind up in the U.S. For most of us immigrants, this is the last stop on the tour: There's nowhere else to go. So where on the planet do a couple of million Americans go to find somewhere "greener"?

[voveo]

In Ireland the standard corporate tax rate in 2009 is currently fixed at 12.5%. Great place to run a company. In the US, business taxes all added together are over 50%!

The Czech income tax rate for individuals, in 2009, is a flat 15% rate. Czech Republic Corporate tax in 2009 is 20%.

For temporary residents in Panama, tax is only applied to Panamanian-sourced income. 0% Tax! So live in Panama and run a company in a foreign country and live tax free.

In a global economy and with instant communication location means little. Washington doesn't seem to understand this.

[Western Phil]

So are you saying that American Pilots leave America for piloting positions overseas? Are their any benefits to that?

Sometimes a job vs no job. Sometimes a better job.

[Chickensoup]

It sounds tremendously fun. You are carving yourself out a wonderful life.

I hope you get to play pirates and have a wonderful time.

Arrgh!

[Banjoguy]

Eventually, if the socialist trend continues in this county, your reaction will be mimicked by tens of thousands who will figured it out.

http://pajamasmedia.com/victordavishanson/on-becoming-europe/ Thanks for the response..

[Banjoguy]

Eventually, if the socialist trend continues in this county, your reaction will be mimicked by tens of thousands who will figured it out.

http://pajamasmedia.com/victordavishanson/on-becoming-europe/ Thanks for the response..

[GOPJ]

So where on the planet do a couple of million Americans go to find somewhere "greener"?

If dems get their way - bankrupt what they can't nationalize then turn over what's left to a socialist committee - almost any place will be greener.

[Marie]

btt

[alexander_busek]

How do they quantify people ‘leaving?’ Do they count those taking up citizenship in another country or those merely living outside of the US for a year or more?

"Leaving" should be defined as "exiting the tax-jurisdiction of the U.S."

But since, even if you relocate to a foreign country and simultaneously renounce your citizenship, the IRS will continue expecting tax returns from you for another ten years...

Regards,