KELLERHALSIFERGUSON August 25, 2011 Ms. Sandra Bess Compliance Officer Economic Development Authority 5055 Norre Gade St. Thomas, VI 00802 Re: EDC Residency Requirements for Employees and Owners Dear Ms. Bess: Erika A. Kellerhals 9100 Havensight Port of Sale, Suite 15-16 Sw is Thonlas VI 00802 My client, Financial Trust Company, Inc. forwarded your correspondence dated August 15, 2011 to me for review. This correspondence is directed toward the statement requesting clarification on Mr. Epstein's residency during the period March 31, 2010 through March 31, 2011. Specifically you requested that FTC clarify Mr. Epstein's being reported as a resident during that period as "Mr. Epstein was not domiciled in the Virgin Islands". We have thoroughly reviewed the rules, regulations and case law dealing with the concept for residency under 29 V.I.C. §703(e) and under the relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and have found that Mr. Epstein maintained both a domicile and a residence in the USVI for the period 1999 through 2011 and such determination is not impacted by his incarceration. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Very truly yours, Erika Kellerhals EFTA00584007