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The week's question
In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Rubic ✧  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Hoping for the longest possible answer from Jim
Date: 07/25/23 3:54 AM
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<<<< I was not aware that Americans can't have a local bank account in Europe.>>>>

<< They legally can, but they practically can't, as banks outside the US usually don't want US citizen as customers as they are a huge hassle for those banks.>>

I have a bank account in Europe. It was a bit of a hassle to set up as
a US citizen, but it can be done.

The most important thing as a US citizen with funds in foreign banks is
to file an annual FBAR. The penalties for failing to do that are draconian.

-Rubic
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