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Benjamin Davies’s avatar

A place to live: Galena Forest, Nevada

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While Nevada offers 0% State Income Tax, residents still pay Federal Income Tax. The United States enforces Citizenship-Based Taxation (CBT). You are subject to federal tax on worldwide income and invasive reporting (FATCA), regardless of residency.

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Since this criticism (having to pay federal income tax) is true of any US state, I wouldn’t hold it against Nevada specifically unless you wish to rule out the US as a whole.

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Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing.

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1,700m elevation is nice.

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300+ days of sun per year!

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Water is chlorinated.

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High-end grocers like Whole Foods nearby.

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No requirement for annual standardised testing, no portfolio reviews, and no teacher qualifications.

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Nevada is a "Stand Your Ground" and "Castle Doctrine" state. Concealed carry permits are "Shall Issue" (the sheriff cannot arbitrarily deny you), and open carry is legal without a permit.

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The US First Amendment provides the strongest speech protections globally, specifically protecting "hate speech" that is criminalized in the UK, NZ, and Canada.

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High Trust Enclave. Galena Forest is a wealthy, low-density residential zone. Violent crime is statistically negligible. It operates as a de facto "gated community" due to its geography and demographics.

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~20 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Renown Regional Medical Center (Trauma Level 2).