Re: Paying taxes overseas in lieu of paying taxes at home.
US citizens are taxed on their worldwide income, no matter where they reside. There are deductions/credits available when you reside abroad: the foreign earned income deduction (note: gambling is not considered earned income, so this deduction is not available for gambling income for amateur gamblers), and foreign tax credits.
But if you live abroad, and don't file a tax return and are a US citizen and you should have filed a tax return, you have committed tax evasion.
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