I wrote this about the OSI and particularly about the IBC/Name Reserve about two years ago and it still rings true for me. Just offering a perspective that may keep you thinking.
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Over the years I've accumulated a fair amount of Dinar and just figured anything good that happens would be a real bonus. Kinda figured the taxes a crappy fact of life. I recall buying a boat load one year (after the Chapter 7 party) to offset taxes on the rest. Duh!
My thoughts about the IBC and Name Reserve... (which I have done)
1) It provides me with options (Happy People Have Options!). I now have signed and dated notarized forms in my files. I can use them or not upon RV, depending on what weirdness Washington deals us. (The notary only notarizes your signature!! Think about that.)
Adam has been clear that we don't know what tax situation we will face. He has also been clear our elected officials rarely let us down (when it comes to waste and taxes).
2) The RV rate amount is a real mystery to me. Hurts to think about it but I will never stop smiling if it comes in at 1:1. The IBC and non taxed investments mentioned by Adam make a big difference at a high RV rate and, a HUGE difference at a low RV rate.
Someone in the OSI group made a great point... Said: The best tax haven in the world is the US. - IF you are not a citizen and don't work (earn) here. Now... spin that chessboard around, and then add nearly obsessive attention to privacy and then add multiple layers of that privacy. Yes, the IBC makes a lot of sense.
3) Something I've not thought about previously is the very long term. As in what we leave to others. I'm not versed or knowledgeable on the subject but - the IBC is a legal entity that out lives us. Just needs a new director. Wow, more to think about. ;-)