Citizens have the duty to serve in a jury, if selected. Citizens are also required to pay taxes on their total income from all sources worldwide, including income earned while residing abroad (regardless of the duration of the residence) – but only beyond the first $82,400 in this case because of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. The United States Government also insists that U.S. citizens travel into and out of the United States on a U.S. passport, regardless of any other nationality they may possess. Male U.S. citizens (including those living permanently abroad and/or with dual U.S./other citizenship) are required to register with the Selective Service System at age 18 for possible conscription into the armed forces. Although no one has been drafted in the U.S. since 1973, draft registration continues as a standby contingency measure in the event Congress were to decide to reinstitute conscription at some future date. Also, citizens are encouraged to vote, but it is not required.
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Citizens have the following responsibilities
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;Jury Duty: Citizens have the duty to serve in a jury, if selected.
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;Taxes: Citizens are required to pay taxes on their total income from all sources worldwide, including income earned while residing abroad (regardless of the duration of the residence) – but only beyond the first $82,400 in this case because of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
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;Use of Passport: The United States Government requires that U.S. citizens travel into and out of the United States on a U.S. passport, regardless of any other nationality they may possess.
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;Register for the draft: Male U.S. citizens (including those living permanently abroad and/or with dual U.S./other citizenship) are required to register with the Selective Service System at age 18 for possible conscription into the armed forces. Although no one has been drafted in the U.S. since 1973, draft registration continues as a standby contingency measure in the event Congress were to decide to reinstitute conscription at some future date.
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;Voting: Citizens are encouraged to vote, but it is not required.
Latest revision as of 06:28, 16 February 2022
Responsibilities
Citizens have the following responsibilities
Jury Duty
Citizens have the duty to serve in a jury, if selected.
Taxes
Citizens are required to pay taxes on their total income from all sources worldwide, including income earned while residing abroad (regardless of the duration of the residence) – but only beyond the first $82,400 in this case because of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
Use of Passport
The United States Government requires that U.S. citizens travel into and out of the United States on a U.S. passport, regardless of any other nationality they may possess.
Register for the draft
Male U.S. citizens (including those living permanently abroad and/or with dual U.S./other citizenship) are required to register with the Selective Service System at age 18 for possible conscription into the armed forces. Although no one has been drafted in the U.S. since 1973, draft registration continues as a standby contingency measure in the event Congress were to decide to reinstitute conscription at some future date.
Voting
Citizens are encouraged to vote, but it is not required.
