Thousands Renounce US Citizenship as Expatriation Figures Near Record High
Summary
The Federal Register listed 4,574 people who lost U.S. citizenship or long-term permanent resident status in the first three quarters of 2026. The total puts the year on pace to exceed the 2016 figure of 5,411, though it may remain below the 2020 record of 6,707; the list records when officials were notified, not necessarily when a person changed status.Key Facts
- The register listed 1,331 names from July through September 2026.
- The first-quarter total was 1,462, and the second-quarter total was 1,781.
- An analysis cited in the article found an annual average of 452 names from 2000 through 2008.
- The article says expatriation figures began rising after Congress passed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act in 2010; the law took effect in 2014.
- FATCA requires certain foreign financial institutions and other entities to report information about U.S. account holders’ foreign assets.
- The Federal Register list also includes certain long-term residents who end their U.S. residency.
- The article says some people may not appear on the list, so it may not capture every person who renounces U.S. citizenship.
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