Americans Give up Citizenship and Green Cards, Due to IRS Crackdown

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Liam Pleven and Laura Saunders, More Taxpayers Depart US; Renunciations of Citizenship Jump to a Record Amid Crackdown on tax evasion. Wall Street Journal, Aug 10, 2013.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB ... 02780562003814.html
("Taxpayers aren't required to explain the move, but experts said the recent rise is likely due to tougher laws and enforcement")

Note: "Expatriation can also be costly, requiring that taxpayers prove they have properly paid five years' taxes, among other things."

expatriate (vt; ultimately from Latin ex- + patr-, pater father):
"1:  BANISH, EXILE
2: to withdraw (oneself) from residence in or allegiance to one's native country "
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expatriate