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How do treaty tie-breaker rules work when one person is tax-resident in two countries under domestic law?

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Oliver Shawnew member
November 22, 2025 2,970 views 1 answer
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I want the real treaty answer, not a social-media summary. Please explain the individual tie-breaker sequence, why domestic residence can still exist on both sides before the treaty is applied, and why a claim usually still needs evidence instead of just a statement that someone 'moved abroad.'

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