I am a US citizen not living in the states and not earning money in the states. Should I still pay tax?

Question

I am a US citizen not living in the states and not earning money in the states. Should I still pay tax?

Answer 1

You shouldn't have to pay tax for a country unless you live in that country.

Answer 2

Yes, if your income exceeds the filing requirement amount for your filing status, you are REQUIRED to file a US tax return.  US citizens and lawful permanent residents are subject to US tax laws on their world-wide income regardless of the source or where they live.

It is a common misconception that US citizens are exempt from US taxation if they live outside of the US.  This is NOT true.  You MIGHT be able to exclude some or all of your foreign EARNED income from US income tax under certain circumstances, however you MUST file a timely return to claim that exclusion.  Alternatively you may take a credit for any foreign income taxes paid against your US tax liability.  If you are eligible for both the exclusion and the credit, you may choose whichever is most beneficial to you.

See IRS Pub 54 for information on US citizens and lawful permanent residents living in foreign countries.  Here's a link:    http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p54.pdf

Answer 3

Yes, you still need to file and report your income, and calculate what tax you might owe.  You might not owe any depending on circumstances, but still need to file a return.

Answer 4

nope

but u should pay  taxes to where you are living right now if you're employed