Wednesday, January 28
Zoom (Online Webinar)
(FREE) Clarifying Birthright Citizenship and the Child Tax Credit for American Families Abroad
THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED. WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY_zfat1sms
Unsure if your child born abroad is a U.S. citizen and what U.S. benefits you may qualify for?
Join us for this Zoom webinar focused on helping American families abroad:
Clarifying Birthright Citizenship and the Child Tax Credit for American Families Abroad
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
1:00-2:30 p.m. EST (view your time zone)
Live on Zoom + recording link within 48 hours
Free to attend!
Recording only ticket available.
(Scroll to the bottom to RSVP)
This session is for American families living abroad who:
- Have a child or children (0-18 years old) living with you abroad
- Gave birth abroad but are unsure how to obtain U.S. citizenship for your child
- Aren't aware of the Child Tax Credit and want to know more
- Just moved abroad and don’t know how to start
- Just learned you qualify and want to file in order to take advantage of the Child Tax Credit
Topics discussed in the session will include the basics of filing a US return while living abroad and:
- How to claim the Child Tax Credit and how much your family is eligible to receive
- How to determine if your child born abroad is a U.S. citizen or can obtain U.S. citizenship
- How to register a birth from abroad
- How to obtain a Social Security Number in order to claim the Child Tax Credit
Guest Speakers:
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Charles A. Lambdin III from Fragomen |
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Olivier Wagner from 1040Abroad Olivier Wagner is an Enrolled Agent and CPA who specializes in U.S. tax services for Americans living abroad. He is the founder of 1040 Abroad and author of "U.S. Taxes for Worldly Americans," a comprehensive guide for expatriate tax compliance. With extensive experience helping U.S. citizens navigate complex international tax situations, Olivier focuses on making tax compliance accessible and understandable for the expat community. |
| Start Time for Popular Time Zones |
| 10:00am Vancouver |
| 1:00pm New York |
| 6:00pm London |
| 7:00pm Paris |
| 3:00am Japan (Thurs, January 29) |
| 5:00am Sydney (Thurs, January 29) |
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Please pre-submit any questions using this form. The more questions you share in advance, the better we can prepare and shape the program around what you most want to learn.
The fine print:
- No refunds available.
- If you have questions specific to your circumstances, please seek the advice of a qualified tax professional.
- We can't guarantee we will be able to answer all questions submitted before, during, or after the event, but we will try to answer as many questions as possible.
Please click here to add yourself to the Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force mailing list to keep up to date with the actions and upcoming events.
Disclaimer: Democrats Abroad cannot provide individual tax advice. Advice requires consideration of your individual circumstances and needs, none of which can be done at this event. We are not tax lawyers, accountants, or advisers. Please consult a professional tax adviser/accountant/return preparer when addressing your personal tax matters.
If you are in need of tax advice you can consult the IRS Tax Return Preparer Directory to find an advisor or tax return preparer near you or providing online services to meet your needs and budget: https://irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf
WHEN
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Time
CONTACT
Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force
[email protected]