REGULATORY · USA
Trump administration cuts fee to renounce US citizenship
Change
The Trump administration cut the fee to renounce US citizenship from $2,350 to $450, effective 12 April.
Why it matters
A final rule published in the Federal Register sets the renunciation fee at $450, down from $2,350. The new fee takes effect on 12 April. The reduced fee is below the stated government processing cost, producing a net cost to the government for each case. Internal Revenue Service figures show 4,820 Certificates of Loss of Nationality (CLN) in 2024 and that at least 8,755 individuals paid the $2,350 fee since 2023, generating more than $20.5m.
Implications
- · Federal accounts for renunciation processing will record operating deficits because the fee is set below processing cost.
- · Treasury and budget offices will report lower fee receipts per renunciation compared with prior collections at $2,350.
- · Historical collections of more than $20.5m from at least 8,755 payers since 2023 will be a reference point for fiscal reconciliation.
Who is affected
- · Applicants seeking Certificates of Loss of Nationality (CLN)
- · Federal agencies that process renunciation requests
- · Treasury and government budget offices
What to watch
- · Effective date: 12 April
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