I live in a country whose tax rate is higher than in the US, why do I still have to pay US taxes?

It’s simply the law that if the tax exclusions and benefits still make you susceptible to paying US taxes, you need to do it.

This tax-paying duty from the IRS is found in your passport and is a part of your US citizenship. Some people decide to withdraw their duty to file and pay US taxes while abroad, but the renunciation process is complex and expensive – we don’t suggest it!