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What happens if you take out $10k and travel with it?

Posted on 11/10/2008 7:17:34 AM PST by rvoitier

What actually happens? Is it a matter of just filling out forms or seizure of your money?


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Hypothetical here:

I want to travel abroad and take (or even have transferred) well over the limit of $10,000 cash allowed by gov't regulations. Does anyone know what happens after that?

Is it just a matter of declaring it and filling out forms to notify Uncle Sam or are your assets seized or are you arrested?

Sorry for such a simplistic example but I wanted to elicit responses. Thanks.

Signed,
Curious

1 posted on 11/10/2008 7:17:34 AM PST by rvoitier
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To: rvoitier

Make sure to properly declare it on the way out of the U.S. and on the way in to whatever other country you’re visiting. You could also consider using a wire transfer.


2 posted on 11/10/2008 7:19:16 AM PST by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" --Patrick Henry)
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To: rvoitier
I would be more worried about whether there are any restrictions at the destination country.

It makes no sense to remove $10K+ from U.S.A. legally (meaning that you declare it on the form), only to have it confiscated when you get of your plane/ship.

3 posted on 11/10/2008 7:19:36 AM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: rvoitier

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4 posted on 11/10/2008 7:19:43 AM PST by nufsed
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5 posted on 11/10/2008 7:19:52 AM PST by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" --Patrick Henry)
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To: rvoitier
You can have over $10K wire transferred to another bank account outside the USA.

Be prepared to answer questions though. Even questions from your bank executives.

6 posted on 11/10/2008 7:20:38 AM PST by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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To: 1rudeboy

I’m wondering if this person really wants to get his money out of the USSA before it gets confiscated...

I’m compiling a list of folks interested in tax reduction (starve the evil beast) strategies. When I get enough interest, I’ll post a vanity and invite comments, criticisms, and corrections.

Let me know.


7 posted on 11/10/2008 7:22:01 AM PST by MrB (The 0bamanation: Marxism, Infanticide, Appeasement, Depression, and Thuggery)
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To: rvoitier

The limit is in place because of drug trafficking and money laundering. Better to wire the money. In practice, anyone carrying cash over a few thousand is going to get pulled aside by customs. Why put yourself at risk? It’s not like travellers cheques that can be insured and replaced.


8 posted on 11/10/2008 7:22:31 AM PST by timsbella (Mark Steyn for Prime Minister of Canada! (Steve's won my vote in the meantime))
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To: rvoitier

Even if you travel in the US with that amount of cash, Federal Authorities can sieze it, at will. Land of the free.


9 posted on 11/10/2008 7:22:53 AM PST by Homer1
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I would suggest taking just under $10K ($9,500) and dividing it among your party. They should carry it on their person in a belt/sleeve. Assign one person to be the group accountant - signing cash in and out on a paper log.

Anything more than that should be wired.

10 posted on 11/10/2008 7:24:04 AM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: rvoitier
Don't leave home without it.


11 posted on 11/10/2008 7:24:53 AM PST by Vaquero ("an armed society is a polite society" Robert A. Heinlein)
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To: MrB

Add me to that list please. Something I’m seriously considering, and could use some guidance.


12 posted on 11/10/2008 7:24:53 AM PST by thefrankbaum (Ad maiorem Dei gloriam)
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To: Homer1

Free = no cost = no money. Right?


13 posted on 11/10/2008 7:25:04 AM PST by coloradan (The US has become a banana republic, except without the bananas - or the republic.)
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To: MrB

Please add me to your list of those interested in seeing your tax reduction ideas.


14 posted on 11/10/2008 7:25:06 AM PST by truthluva ("Character is doing the right thing even when no one is looking"..J.C. Watts)
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To: MrB

Please add me to your ping list.


15 posted on 11/10/2008 7:26:48 AM PST by LTCJ (God Save the Constitution - Tar & Feathers, The New Look for Spring '09)
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To: rvoitier

Craft up a muddled, rambling letter to some Nigerians and ask for a bank account # to park the money in. That’ll be a switch!


16 posted on 11/10/2008 7:28:55 AM PST by ScottinVA (Gloucester County, VA -- Making a stand on 4 Nov 08 for America: 63% for McCain/Palin)
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To: MrB

Please add me to your list.


17 posted on 11/10/2008 7:31:02 AM PST by Scutter
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To: rvoitier

bump


18 posted on 11/10/2008 7:31:32 AM PST by WorkerbeeCitizen (An inadequately policed Conservative)
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To: anniegetyourgun; rvoitier
$9500 and similar sums are viewed as very suspicious by the authorities. Wire it.
19 posted on 11/10/2008 7:31:36 AM PST by expatpat
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To: rvoitier
Glad you asked. I'm in the business of helping people just like you.

Basically, all you have to do is send your money to me, and I'll have it waiting for you when you get off the plane in whatever destinations you choose.

Send an email to RumTumTugger@DeweyCheatemandHowe.com for the details.

20 posted on 11/10/2008 7:32:39 AM PST by Rum Tum Tugger
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