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davidpdx

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31. He probably does have enough money he'd be affected by that

Reply to msanthrope (Reply #12)

Sun Dec 22, 2013, 12:08 AM

Dec 2013

The problem with that law is it pretty much traps all expats. Property is suppose to be included as well, though I believe your home residence is exempt. If I were to buy a second apartment here in Korea (it is common to own two apartments and rent one out as an investment if you can afford to do so) that might raise me to the level where I'd have to report it. Even a small apartment can run around $150,000. Currently Democrats Abroad is working with NY Senator Kristen Gillibrand to make changes so most expats are exempt,

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He probably does have enough money he'd be affected by that davidpdx Dec 2013 #31

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