Originally Posted by
Probe
We each have different levels of comfort dealing with anything, including the IRS if you are an American.
I do everything above board. i am on my second audit. If you want to lie and cheat, and take the chance of being caught, that is your choice, not mine.
There are more americans in prison for tax evasion than any other reason. 4 of my colleagues from my previous foreign job might be among them soon, if they are not already. They were caught.
Your choices are your own.
Your only way to escape the IRS is to renounce or relinquish your U.S. citizenship. And even then you need to make sure you are completely square with the IRS before doing so and make sure you do not fall under the category of "Covered Expatriate" or you may never be able to even visit the U.S. again. If renouncing or relinquishing your citizenship are not in your plans the the best advice is to assume the IRS will know everything and be completely honest and up front in your taxes. Unfortunately doing so will most likely require an expensive tax professional.