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There's a fundamental difference between State and Federal taxes. The example of working in one state and living in another and paying taxes in both I agree is flawed. I think in such an instance the most fair way to handle the taxes might be to take the higher of the two states income taxes and split the revenue between both states.
Tipsy, when you respond with something intelligent instead of an empty insult, I'll be happy to acknowledge you.
Yes, I do just like to disagree with Mr. Fiction.. we both get a kick out of it.
My opinion on this subject is a personal one, that US Citizens should pay US taxes regardless of where they're living. There isn't a right and a wrong answer to the question that has been posed - all there can be is opinions. Those with the strongest opinions will obviously be the affected ones and of course they don't want an increase in taxes. Perhaps the more fair solution is some internationally agreed upon tax burden that gets split between both countries. Why not flip everything around and decree that people of US citizenship don't have to pay taxes to whatever foreign country they're working in?
If I ever decided to move overseas permanently I'd most likely give up my citizenship. The way I see things, you can't have your cake and eat it too... I think if someone has no plans of ever coming back they should apply for citizenship elsewhere.
I always find tax arguments funny because the ways we're taxed here are so rediculous to begin with. The tax code is a joke and in my opinion we should have a flat tax for everyone and not tax people that earn less than 15-20k.
Cheers,
Brad
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