Summary
Some Americans are renouncing their citizenship. In 2025, there were 4,889 expatriations recorded, according to a group tracking IRS reports.
Many cite financial burdens like tax requirements, while others have political or personal motivations.
The State Department recently cut the renunciation fee from $2,350 to $450.
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