So, Canada is basically like a crap Australia?

[Drake Tungsten]

Your quote doesn't even prove that Canada is not the biggest single destination for British expatriates.

We all already know that it isn't.

[KrazyHorse]

No, it's not. If you are born a dual citizen (rather than someone who gains it later), you are only required to file tax return to the IRS if you have ever prior established residency there and earned income.

http://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_publink100047318

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, the rules for filing income, estate, and gift tax returns and for paying estimated tax are generally the same whether you are in the United States or abroad.

Your income, filing status, and age generally determine whether you must file an income tax return. Generally, you must file a return for 2009 if your gross income from worldwide sources is at least the amount shown for your filing status in the following table.

[KrazyHorse]

Your quote doesn't even prove that Canada is not the biggest single destination for British expatriates.

We all already know that it isn't.

Be that as it may, you need a better reference in order to demonstrate anything.

[Asher]

http://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/...blink100047318

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, the rules for filing income, estate, and gift tax returns and for paying estimated tax are generally the same whether you are in the United States or abroad.

Your income, filing status, and age generally determine whether you must file an income tax return. Generally, you must file a return for 2009 if your gross income from worldwide sources is at least the amount shown for your filing status in the following table.

Note the term 'generally'

The rules for dual citizenship by birth are fairly new and were only created in the early 1980s

[Drake Tungsten]

Be that as it may, you need a better reference in order to demonstrate anything.

Average annual emigration outflow from the United Kingdom (1991-2008, in thousands)

To Australia - 47
To the United States - 29
To New Zealand - 15
To Canada - 9
To South Africa - 8

Source: UK Office for National Statistics, Long-Term International Migration (LTIM) tables: 2.02 LTIM Country of last or next Residence 1991-2008.xls

[KrazyHorse]

Asher:

I think, but am not certain, that you are completely wrong on this.

[Drake Tungsten]

To put that into perspective, Canada barely gets more British emigrants than the crime and disease ridden cesspool that is South Africa. You certainly are a desirable destination!

[Wezil]

All you have proven is that we have higher standards.

[Drake Tungsten]

If Canada is really full of morons like you, it's no wonder no one wants to move there.

[Asher]

Asher:

I think, but am not certain, that you are completely wrong on this.

This is what we've been told by my family accountant, who deals with this a lot (there's like 80-100k Americans in Calgary due to the oil business, their kids are mostly dual citizens). I've certainly had no problems with it so far.

[notyoueither]

No, it's not. If you are born a dual citizen (rather than someone who gains it later), you are only required to file tax return to the IRS if you have ever prior established residency there and earned income.

I also do not have a US Passport and have never earned any income as an American.

There are some different rules for dual citizens by birth. AFAIK I'm also not required to use a US passport when entering the US, while that's usually a requirement for dual citizens of the USA and another country also. At least no one's ever mentioned it when I've done it many, many times with a Canadian passport.

Are you actually a US citizen then?

Does the US government have any record of you or have they ever acknowledged you? Your father is a Yank thus you are entitled, but have you ever claimed it?

[Asher]

To put that into perspective, Canada barely gets more British emigrants than the crime and disease ridden cesspool that is South Africa. You certainly are a desirable destination!

The thing is, the British are pussies and couldn't handle our weather here. This is a man's country. Brits are best served by countries like Australia which has a nanny state.

[Krill]

MikeH will be happy.

[Asher]

Are you actually a US citizen then?

Does the US government have any record of you or have they ever acknowledged you? Your father is a Yank thus you are entitled, but have you ever claimed it?

When I lived there for four years (well before an age where I paid income tax or could even work), they recognized me as an American citizen and only my mother needed a visa.

Other than that, I've not done anything with it. My old firm asked about the citizenship and when they found out, told me they didn't need to apply for an H1-B for me.

[Krill]

The thing is, the British are pussies and couldn't handle our weather here. This is a man's country. Brits are best served by countries like Australia which has a nanny state.

Send me a Canadian passport please...