Originally Posted by theOAP (Post 11478880)

His presence in Parliament as a US citizen was not an issue in the past. If Wiki is to be believed:

"Joining the Conservatives, he was elected MP for Henley in 2001. During his period in the House of Commons, Johnson became one of the most conspicuous politicians in the country, authoring books and making regular television appearances. Under Conservative leaders Michael Howard and David Cameron, Johnson served on the opposition front bench, first as Shadow Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries and then for Higher Education."

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 11478892)

When did it become generally known that he was a US citizen?

Originally Posted by theOAP (Post 11478898)

The first questionnaire he completed that asked for place of birth?

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 11478892)

When did it become generally known that he was a US citizen?

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 11478903)

I am going to hazard a guess that most Brits wouldn't know that being born in the US automatically confers US citizenship. So, no.

Originally Posted by cranston (Post 11478942)

Yeah, this is very bad behaviour and it should disqualify him from future political offices.

Originally Posted by Hotscot (Post 11478938)

And what about FATCA and FBAR I wonder?

And if he's submitting a knowingly incomplete return is that fraudulent?

Originally Posted by nun (Post 11478838)

Boris must be filing 1040s, how else would he have an outstanding capital gains tax bill with the IRS. He dealt with this terribly and made some stupid comments. His lack of political skills is probably more of an issue for his future career than some tax problems.

There is a bigger problem of a US citizen working for a foreign government and swearing allegiance to a foreign head of state. He needs to renounce if he wants to progress in UK politics.

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 11478949)

Guilty until proven innocent?

Originally Posted by Hotscot (Post 11478938)

And what about FATCA and FBAR I wonder?

And if he's submitting a knowingly incomplete return is that fraudulent?

Originally Posted by cranston (Post 11479072)

According to my friend (a Judge) a US citizen has a Constitutional obligation to pay taxes. Mr Johnson clearly says he made a profit and he is not going to pay the US Govt its share of the taxes. As others have said, if you don't like the taxes give up the citizenship.

The issue is very clearly laid out in the article. This is a simple issue, so your generalization adds nothing of value.

Originally Posted by hungryhorace (Post 11479066)

No. He doesn't. There is no compulsion for a Cabinet Minister or PM to renounce a second citizenship.