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The Tax Consequences of Becoming a U.S. Citizen: Estate, Gift and Income Tax

Naturalization and US citizenship application documents

Naturalization does not raise the estate tax exemption of a green card holder who already lives in the United States. It changes the treatment of transfers from a spouse, the reach of the estate and gift tax treaties, the taxation of income after a move abroad, the status of minor children and the cost of leaving the United States tax system again.

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