I am surrendering my green card after many years abroad. Does Form I-407 automatically finish the tax side, or do I still need Form 8854?
I am from Argentina and held a U.S. green card for years, although I lived outside the United States for much of that time. I am now planning to file Form I-407 because I do not intend to keep the green card. My immigration lawyer is focused on the DHS side and keeps saying the case is straightforward. My tax preparer is less relaxed and says we may need to test whether I am a long-term resident for expatriation purposes.
I need to know whether giving up the card is enough by itself, or whether the tax system still expects Form 8854 and a five-year compliance certification if I fall into the 8-of-15-year rule.
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