The Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force is proud to announce part 1 of the 2024 Tax Webinar Series every Wednesday starting on January 10!
- Wednesday, January 10 - How To Survive Tax Day As An American Abroad (Americas/Europe Friendly Time)
- Wednesday, January 17 - Federal Student Loans For Americans Abroad FREE (Asia/Europe Friendly Time)
- Wednesday, January 24 - How To Invest For Americans Abroad & Dual Citizens (Americas/Europe Friendly Time)
- Wednesday, January 31 - How To Catch Up On Filing US Taxes From Abroad (Asia/Europe Friendly Time)
We are asking for a small donation to attend each event.
Tickets for each webinar in the series must be booked separately.
All proceeds go to Democrats Abroad.
All webinars will take place on an online Zoom webinar. Read on for more info on each webinar.
How To Survive Tax Day As An American Abroad
This is a consumer focused webinar to help you save money on your tax preparation costs and make you aware of US government resources available to Americans abroad to file their US tax return. The aim of this event is to help you feel more confident to file your US tax return, help you decide if you should file yourself, use tax prep software, or hire an accountant. Also to inform you of your rights when it comes to dealing with the IRS, and debunk myths on the who, what, where, when, and why of filing a US tax return as an American abroad.
When: Wednesday, January 10 at 1pm EST view your time zone
Federal Student Loans For Americans Abroad
Although this isn't a tax webinar, navigating paying off student loans as an American abroad is complicated especially with payments resuming last year. This webinar will clarify the options available to Americans abroad now that the payment freeze on federal student loans has ended and payments have resumed.
When: Wednesday, January 17 at 3am EST view your time zone
How To Invest For Americans Abroad And Dual Citizens
Although this isn't a tax event per se, we received high demand to host a webinar on investing. It is really difficult for Americans abroad and dual citizens (particularly in Europe) to find ways to invest their money in the country they live in as well as in the United States. We often feel like we're stuck in a rock and a hard place, unable to open an investment account in some cases and save for our futures. In this webinar, we'll go over investing basics and the options available. Please note, this session will focus on European Union regulations but will cover basic investing principles applicable anywhere.
When: Wednesday, January 24 at 1pm EST view your time zone
How To Catch Up On Filing US Taxes from Abroad (Streamlined Filing)
Did you forget to file a US tax return since you moved abroad, or have you been living outside the US for a long time (decades even!) but you've not been filing a US tax return? Join us to go over the IRS Streamlined Filing Procedure - the process to get caught up on your US tax filings. The good news is that you don't have to file for all the years that you missed, you potentially won't owe any US tax, and you might even be eligible for some money from the IRS depending on your circumstances.
When: Wednesday, January 31 at 3am EST view your time zone
Not sure which webinars would be best to attend?
Here are some pointers!
Beginner
If you just moved abroad, just started working as an American abroad, or if you just found out that you're supposed to file a US tax return and need to get caught up.
- Wednesday, January 10 - How To Survive Tax Day As An American Abroad (Americas/Europe Friendly Time)
- Wednesday, January 17 - Federal Student Loans For Americans Abroad FREE (Asia/Europe Friendly Time)
- Wednesday, January 31 - How To Catch Up On Filing US Taxes From Abroad (Asia/Europe Friendly Time)
Intermediate/Advanced
You have been filing a US tax return and/or lived abroad for a while, or feel like you have at least a basic understanding of taxes for Americans abroad and want to learn more.
- Wednesday, January 10 - How To Survive Tax Day As An American Abroad (Americas/Europe Friendly Time)
- Wednesday, January 24 - How To Invest For Americans Abroad & Dual Citizens (Americas/Europe Friendly Time)
If you are unable to attend the live webinar, there is an option to get a recording only, which will be emailed to everyone after the event.
Feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questions about the tax webinar series.
Disclaimer: Democrats Abroad cannot provide individual tax advice. We are not tax lawyers, accountants or advisers. Please consult a professional tax adviser/accountant/return preparer when addressing your personal tax matters.
We recommend the IRS Tax Return Preparer Directory to find a service provider who meets your needs and budget, though buyers need always beware. Democrats Abroad suggests Americans abroad in need of tax advice consult the IRS Tax Return Preparer Directory to find an advisor or tax return preparer near you or providing online services: https://irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf