Prince Harry scared of US taxes? This about-face that can be explained
While the royal family is scrambling to boost the morale of the British faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, Prince Harry is worried about his future in the United States with Meghan Markle. Elizabeth II's grandson reportedly refused to apply for US citizenship, but not just out of patriotism. American taxes are in ambush, he knows that. Explanations.
His royal sitting no longer knows which chair to sit on. As of March 31, Prince Harry is no longer an active member of the royal family, but he has not become a vulgar anonymous either, testify these rich Americans ready to support the new foundation of the Sussexes. Another paradox: while he chose to confine himself with his family in Los Angeles in the midst of the global pandemic, the grandson of Elizabeth II would not have the intention of applying for American citizenship.
Remorse, when Her Majesty recently addressed the United Kingdom and Kate and William have just demonstrated once again that they were also mobilized? There is some of that. Charles's youngest son is said to have called his grandmother before his speech was broadcast to assure her of his support. With Meghan Markle, they let it be known that the speech had moved them. The Duke of Sussex also knows that the self-centeredness of their couple is singled out. But he is also aware that he would have a lot to lose, either by becoming an American or by using dual nationality.
A green card would subject Elizabeth's grandson to tax on all her income
Hello magazine supports this hypothesis, recalling that if obtaining a green card would greatly facilitate his new life on the other side of the Atlantic, "it would also oblige him to allow himself to be taxed on his international income by US taxes. " An extremely contentious point, as members of the royal family keep the amount and origin of their individual fortunes a secret, and Donald Trump has no intention of granting the Sussexes any favors.
The appetite for US taxes had already been raised, as Meghan applied for a British passport, shortly before her wedding. The former Suits actress has since abandoned her efforts, without too much consequence for her, since she was born in California. For Harry, condemned to survive in the shadow of his wife according to an expert, it is a real administrative headache. According to Hello, Elizabeth's grandson could currently benefit from a diplomatic visa due - oh ironically - to his rank which he so decried. Should we see in this new house that the Sussexes would be built in the English countryside as a fallback solution? This is no longer a concern for the royal family ...
