Can a US citizen who leaves US keep his/her accounts?

[teejayevans]

For my HSA, I had to prove (by sending them a copy of my utility bill)
has I was indeed a resident in the USA. Its part of the [-]nazi[/-] patriot
act , apparently terrorists have health benefits and HSA plans.
Once I proven, I think I'm golden.
TJ

 

[Freein05]

I think people are making this too complicated.

1) Fido mails my wife's statements for her US 403b directly to Canada, and has no problem with it.

2) Both Fido and Wells Fargo have indicated to me that there is no problem provided you open the account BEFORE assuming Canadian residency

3) the "nasty" US treasury form is really no big deal--unless you don't file it.

4) yes, your income taxes are more complicated.

all the other speculation about IP blocking, etc. etc. etc.--is precisely that--speculation.

Bottom line--it's a little more hassle and you need to get set up before you move. Find a broker that will cooperate. They are out there.

This is 100% correct.