as in deportation
the forced removal from a homeland
the brutal expatriation of thousands of Cherokee to Indian Territory is now commonly referred to as the Trail of Tears
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Recent Examples of expatriation
Some may benefit from expatriating at the start of a year to simplify tax reporting, while others might prefer year-end expatriation to maximize deductions or credits.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Timing the expatriation strategically can help minimize the tax impact on Social Security benefits.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
One thing is clear, the IRS is looking more closely at expatriations.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Ver contends that the expatriation exit tax regime oversteps due process protections by being overly punitive, vague, and burdensome.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Generally, worldwide assets are deemed sold at fair market value on the day before the expatriation.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
This will cause an immediate expatriation for tax purposes.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Some may benefit from expatriating at the start of a year to simplify tax reporting, while others might prefer year-end expatriation to maximize deductions or credits.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Evaluating the tax implications of expatriation and non-U.S. residency.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Timing the expatriation strategically can help minimize the tax impact on Social Security benefits.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
One thing is clear, the IRS is looking more closely at expatriations.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Ver contends that the expatriation exit tax regime oversteps due process protections by being overly punitive, vague, and burdensome.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Generally, worldwide assets are deemed sold at fair market value on the day before the expatriation.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
This will cause an immediate expatriation for tax purposes.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Some may benefit from expatriating at the start of a year to simplify tax reporting, while others might prefer year-end expatriation to maximize deductions or credits.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Evaluating the tax implications of expatriation and non-U.S. residency.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expatriation
Noun
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On the flip side, the Supreme Court -- citing largely technical reasons -- handed the Trump administration a series of temporary wins, including vacating an order blocking deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana's nine detention centers, eight of which are privately operated, include the only ICE facility in the country directly connected to an airport, thus streamlining mass deportations across the state.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Lindsey Reese,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To protect themselves from the threat of expulsion, migrants are expected to profess uncompromising loyalty.—
Viet Thanh Nguyễn,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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In subsequent months, students who participated in the demonstrations have faced suspension, expulsion and, for some international students, removal from the country.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Expatriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatriation. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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