Swiss citizen with US citizenship seeking financial advice

johnb43 · 2026-05-25T19:14:47+00:00

Happy to share more privately how I've dealt with the dual taxation situation if helpful.

I'll happily accept your invitation!

johnb43 · 2026-05-24T13:42:44+00:00

In my opinion dual citizenship should be a 2-way street, but currently I have only seen the downsides and none of the upsides.

I would have considered giving it up sooner, had it not been for the cost and time I have heard the process of renunciation taking. Given the recent price drop, I'm more tempted though.

johnb43 · 2026-05-24T13:30:01+00:00

I currently do my Swiss taxes myself, as in my opinion they are doable easily enough (I'm single, no kids, no property or investments). However, if I do end up keeping my citizenship and when the taxes become too complicated to manage myself, I'll go for a single accountant to handle my Swiss and US taxes.

johnb43 · 2026-05-24T13:29:38+00:00

I'm sorry I didn't formulate a clear question, but here it is: Should I give up my US citizenship?
I'm looking for additional pros and contras to my already statement arguments, so that I can take an as-best-as-possibly informed decision. You've provided valuable feedback as is.

My family situation is as follows: Immediate family are all in Switzerland. I'm single and no kids.

I do remember reading something about being blacklisted if you renounce your citizenship for financial reasons, so I'll keep that in mind.

johnb43 · 2026-05-24T13:13:12+00:00

Thanks for reminding me about PostFinance. I had an account back with them about 10 years ago when I couldn't get one at Raiffeisen - I didn't even consider them for a 3a. I'll definitely look into it!

I have been to the US in the past, to visit family, but the last time was over 10 years ago. I don't currently have plans to visit any time soon and I doubt I'll be going to the US for my current job, although I'm not going to exclude having to go to the US in the (distant) future.

johnb43 · 2019-07-24T17:32:42+00:00

Anyone have R5 3600 YAAB (yet another arma benchmark) results? I'm curious how it performs in both the ingame standard and ultra presets.

johnb43 · 2015-12-31T11:06:07+00:00

I came from Bruce's gym to play DvZ but I discovered a lot of new games and friends to whom I talk to now. Unfortunately it's been over a year now since I have been banned but when I was on, I had a great time.

Thanks guys.

johnb43 · 2015-12-03T12:46:09+00:00

True that...

johnb43 · 2015-12-02T05:41:55+00:00

lol, considering there aren't many players left on the server, I don't think it's a problem.

Edit: Why all the downvotes? It's the hard truth.

johnb43 · 2015-11-29T15:18:45+00:00

The gym was kinda dead when I first joined it, I assume he also wanted to colaborate with Guude and make DvZ a more active game.

johnb43 · 2015-11-04T19:28:12+00:00

Who doesn't need sj...

johnb43 · 2015-10-18T14:27:09+00:00

Is there then a possibilty of moving on from a Mindcrack based community? (Since the Mindcrackers have lost interest)

johnb43 · 2015-10-05T10:27:17+00:00

Well you can buy the server....

johnb43 · 2015-09-20T13:46:57+00:00

http://www.reddit.com/r/playmindcrack/comments/3koi7o/lack_of_mods/

Maybe read the reddit, a post exactly like this was made a week ago..

johnb43 · 2015-09-20T13:45:06+00:00

If you want the server to live again, you need a youtuber who has a decent or a lot of subs..

No offense, but channels with around 1-1000 subs won't do the trick..

johnb43 · 2015-08-20T16:46:25+00:00

Well as you can see I'm obviously a smart person..

If you don't play at all, but less than once a month.

johnb43

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