I am an italian/US dual citizen living, self-employed in the US. Do I have a choice to pay income taxes in Italy while living and working in the US?
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Choice?
From what you've posted I can't see it.
In your situation you can make a voluntary financial contribution to the Italian government if you wish -- I'm sure they'd appreciate it -- but that contribution will have absolutely no bearing on the U.S. taxes you owe.
Seriously though - why on earth would you want to pay taxes in 2 countries? And lucky you only paying US taxes - taxes in Italy are much higher.
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Most people wouldn't if they don't have to, but I try to answer the questions that are asked.
Some people do make voluntary contributions to governments. For example, in fiscal year 2011 the U.S. federal government received gifts totaling $3,277,369.23. Those gifts reduced the U.S. national debt very slightly. Unfortunately that amount is utterly dwarfed by the estimated amount of legally owed taxes that weren't paid.
I think I confused you. I don't want to pay in both countries. What I am asking is can I choose which country I file in.
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No, you didn't confuse anyone yet. The answer is still no, you cannot legally avoid your U.S. tax obligations. You already got that answer upthread, and it's correct.
Why would you think that your second citizenship status mattered in this regard? Is there some exotic tax theory or rumor you heard that we could address?
On edit: Here's an example which will hopefully make matters more clear. Prostitution is legal in Italy. If you're living in Kansas, and if you're an Italian citizen, does that mean you can choose Italy's laws and legally hire a prostitute in Kansas? That's the sort of question you're asking, and the answer is emphatically no.
For completeness, if Italy (or the U.S.) ever posts you as a diplomat to a third country, you could enjoy diplomatic immunity in that country. (And that country can still expel you if you violate their laws.) Otherwise, you're always subject to the laws of whichever country you happen to be in plus the laws of your country(ies) of citizenship. You're living in the U.S. and you're a U.S. citizen, so either way you're subject to U.S. tax laws.