How is this better than an offshore trust?

Offshore trusts, sovereign citizen claims, and “status change” tactics all attempt to create legal distance from the IRS—but they do so in a way that invites scrutiny, requires deception, and can lead to criminal prosecution for tax evasion.

Let’s break it down:

•  Offshore trusts require you to create foreign financial relationships. The IRS will ask:'

What legitimate business, personal, or financial activity do you have overseas?

If you can’t substantiate real offshore business dealings, travel, residency, or investments, your offshore trust becomes a red flag—a structure designed solely to avoid taxation. That’s tax evasion, not tax planning.

• Sovereign citizen and status change programs are often based on flawed or fringe legal interpretations that have never succeeded in court. They typically ignore the tax code, rather than comply with it lawfully.