You're not getting what he's saying. The hard truth is it's U.S. Dollars it's U.S. rules. Do I think you should be double taxed? NO! But it's no use fighting the rules of the country issuing the currency. If you're doing business with U.S. citizens the IRS will tax you. It isn't personal. Almost everyone abroad has your problem and have been fighting for some time to remove these rules.

I don't see it changing. Especially if you don't recognize the #1 safety of those dollars. Generally, the stronger the military, the stronger the currency. That has been true long before the U.S. Can one have their cake (safe dollars) and eat it too (without a strong military). Again, if so, go get paid in another currency?

Don't think about the 10% you're losing. Focus on the 90% that retains its value better than any other currency on the planet. Think where you'd be if you had been paid in Lebanese Pounds last year.

There are good reasons about why you shouldn't be taxed. For example, you're helping America show a good face to the rest of the world. Even if you aren't American, you are a great communicator of its values.

So maybe write another piece where you don't attack the hand that feeds you, but explains why it should give you a tax break for the betterment of the liberal democratic values.