Rights & Obligations

Rights

As an American citizen, you are entitled to:

  • Voting privileges in Israel for the U.S. Presidency and Houses of Congress
  • Travel to the U.S. using a U.S. Passport without a visa
  • A work permit for work in the U.S. or in an American company that employs workers in Israel
  • Medical treatment in the U.S. using American health insurance
  • An American pension for eligible recipients
  • Negative income tax for salaried employees who have an annual income over $3000 for each child under the age of 17

Obligations

As a U.S. citizen, one is required to file reports on:

  • Salary earned over a certain amount
  • Annual report of worldwide income to the American tax authorities
  • Independent workers
  • Worldwide income even when receiving pension
  • Payment of Social Security and Israeli National Insurance (Bituach Leumi)
  • Bank Accounts worldwide

It is possible to report using the services of U.S. BENEFITS

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