Al Lewis, whose earlier story castigated rich people who expatriate, now has done an article telling the other side of the story.
Tax man makes it hard to be an American/ Commentary: Tough IRS rules hit the little guys hard
He interviews some guy named Peter Dunn and plugs his blog, the Isaac Brock Society.
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@petros, thank you! After yesterday we can all use this.
Good job Petros and thank you Al Lewis.
From shame to fame – welcome, Al. Behind this story is another story – the fact that our ongoing efforts to inform, correct and clarify MSM reporting can indeed have a real, positive effect. It encourages me to see reporters taking the time to learn more about our realities and, especially, having the courage to publicly change their positions when they realize they were wrong. Bravo to both Petros and Al!
This is really a positive development, which re-enforces my opinion that measured and constructive comments back to Journalists, be it on their blog, by email and twitter can have a positive effect to change misguided perceptions. This should encourage us all to keep it up! I stress “measured.” Flattery not Flaming is the best strategy to get due re-consideration. This encourages me to do a few more tweets, emails and comments today…
Good work Petros! Well done, indeed.
The article is spot on Petros. I think with US banks kicking up a stink about FATCA reporting and more articles like this it may get more known in the US. How about 60 Minutes next? Or a least the ACA or someone do a Youtube video.
My simple video “FATCA Overreach” is #2 which took only a few hours to put together. Not hugh numbers at 688 views, but it has beaten those greedy accountants putting together “IRS fear” videos by professional companies.
(It’s been listed on IBS before).
@Petros – great work! Thank you. And, Al, if you’re reading this, thanks for taking the time to learn the other side of the story and publishing it. You give me hope that some of the others who initially published flaming articles will see the error of their ways!
Wow. This is one of the best articles so far. It would be great if he would do a follow up on FATCA specifically.
Now, Petros, we all know what the real Peter Dunn looks like–without the cat!
@Petros
Thank you Petros for your continuing ‘battle’ to publish the other side of the story. And thank you to Al for listening to that other side.
@Petros- excellent article. It sure puts a much more realistic face on the situation of the average U.S. non-resident.
I’m really glad that Al chose to do the right thing and write about the other side, larger portion of people being affected by this.
In a reply to bubblebustin a person called BringTheUnionsBack implies “fibbing” without realizing that bubblebustin was treated as a permanent resident of Canada and thereby NOT subject to Canadian capital gains tax when her principal residence was sold. Sorry I can’t put this person straight myself (I don’t want to register there) but I hope someone else will.
Direct from CRA …
When you sell your home, you may realize a capital gain. If the property was your principal residence for every year you owned it, you do not have to report the sale on your income tax and benefit return.
Em @ John
I gave your video another view. Thanks for putting that together. One small thing … I would have called it Bin Laden’s alleged second demise because that corpse was definitely a no show.
@Em, thanks. I more or less told Mr ready, shoot, aim this in a response to his comment. He seems like the studious type, let him do the research and see what he come up with.
@Petros, Excellent, what would we do without you!!
Thanks Alot!!
@ bubblebustin
Aha! Found your reply to Mr. RSF — good one! I hate it when people go off half cocked like that and have the nerve use the 4 letter “f” word (i.e. FIBS). 😉
@Petros This is really great. I am glad that Al Lewis agreed to hear our side of the story. It would be good if we could get follow up articles in the mainstream press every couple of weeks or so.
Reblogged this on Stop Unconstitutional Double Taxation and commented:
Al Lewis did finally listed to our side of the story. I hope that many other journalists will do the same.
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@ Petros
You are doing a terrific job in the comments section but I fear for your health having to deal with the likes of BringTheUnionsBack. How do you keep your blood pressure down or are you a naturally mellow fellow with no worries there? At any rate I still fear for your sanity trying to inject some reason into some of those dunderbutts.
@em, thanks that bugs me too. And they really should make people pass a quiz that proves that they have actually read the article! I try to read all the comments before positing my own but sometimes there are just too many and coming so fast that you can never catch up!
@ Petros
Bravo to you and three cheers for Al Lewis!
@ Al Lewis (if you’re reading this)
American ex-pats are following in the footsteps of the nation’s founders.
1,788 is just the beginning.
Watch this space!
Peter, you get better with each viewing! You’re our Superstar and we’re forever grateful! No bear hugs this time, just a warm and sincere thank-you!
Bravo Petros! Little by little, one journalist at a time, you are making a difference. That is what this is about.
@ Peter
Thank you for locking horns with Al Lewis!
I suspected he might come around after seeing he published your comments along with comments of other Brockers on his “Tell it to Al” blog.
He just needed to get the other side of the story, which too many Homelanders still don’t have.
Big Al, welcome to the Isaac Brock Hall of Fame!
We’re an irascible bunch and getting into our Hall of fame is no easy task. So congratulations and thank you!