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Number of Expatriates More Than Doubles

2011-03-04

The number of individuals expatriating from the U.S. more than doubled in 2010.  Expatriating individuals include people that either renounce their U.S. citizenship or terminate their long-term U.S. permanent residency.

In 2009, the total number of expatriates was 742.  In 2010, the number increased to 1,534 --- a 207% increase.  Last year had perhaps the highest number of expatriates in any year in U.S. history.  I anticipate that this trend will continue.

Shown below is a chart of the number of annual expatriations for the past 7 years.

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Andrew Mitchel is an international tax attorney who advises businesses and individuals with cross-border activities.

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