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by abnercoimbre 1625 days ago
Is that where he is currently living? Puerto Rico is proper American territory and they're all American citizens there, so I definitely wouldn't call it another country (source: I'm Puerto Rican.)
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Per the article that’s where he established residency, in order to avoid paying taxes.
Unsurprising. Crypto millionaires retire there too. It's a tax haven thanks to not being a state -- plenty of loopholes you can leverage.
I thought there was an exit tax when you move there
First I've heard of it! I haven't checked the relevant literature in a while. Even so it might still be a net gain for them. Puerto Rico is susceptible to great hurricane tragedies, however (recall Maria.)