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Friday, March 03, 2023 at 12:00 AM through March 31, 2023 at 1:00am Eastern Time (US & Canada)
ERA Call to Action - Cake time
The Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced
in Congress in 1923 - 100 years ago!
To commemorate that, Democrats Abroad is joining women across the U.S.
holding birthday parties in March – many on March 22
the date in 1972 that Congress submitted the ERA to the states for ratification.So have a little party with a birthday cake or cupcakes in recognition that we are still waiting for the Equal Rights Amendment to be added to the US Constitution. This can be a small gathering in you home, a large gathering, or simply part of an already planned meeting or event. Take lots of photos and post on social media with hashtag #ERA100.
Despite that we’ve met all the constitutional requirements, the ERA has not been published.
The goal is to raise awareness that the ERA is still not officially in the US Constitution.
Please share these flyers at the birthday party and with your family and friends:Equal Means Equal has created a "cookbook" of ideas and graphics for groups to leverage. Click here to access.
For more details on the ERA 100th birthday party, listen to Shari Temple’s appearance on the DA Blue Cafe podcast.
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Blue Book Club: Black Skinhead
Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future
DACN's Blue Book Club meets Sunday, March 26th, at 2PM.
We'll be discussing Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future by Brandi Collins-Dexter. Attendees are in for a discussion of Black identity and politics. Brandi Collins-Dexter explores the fragile alliance between Black voters and the Democratic party. Bring questions, comments, and note that there will be a future event with the author.
"When someone tells you everything is fine, but around you, you see evidence that it’s not, where will the quest to find answers lead you? As I went on the journey of writing this book, I found a very different tale about Black politics and Black America, one that countered white America’s long-held assumption that Black voters will always vote Democrat―and even that the Democratic party is the best bet for Black Americans.
My ultimate question was this: how are Black people being led away―not towards―each other, and what do we lose when we lose each other? What do we lose when, to quote Kanye West, we feel lost in the world."This is a hybrid event, please RSVP for the Zoom link and in-person location details.
Beijing: The Local Bar
- Courtyard 4, Gongti Bei Lu
- 朝阳区工人体育北路4号院机电研究院内
Shanghai: Cotton’s
- Xinhua Road 294, Long No.1
- 新华路294号, 近定西路
Join our Book Club on WeChat! Add Lizconsin, or email [email protected] to get started.
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DACN's DO SOMETHING Hour
It’s time. Time to raise your hand and answer the call to lead.Need help getting started? Dial into DACN’s DO SOMETHING Hours!
These calls are are available for all members who:
- want to volunteer to get out the vote;
- have an interest in communications;
- are looking to host events;
- want to serve on the Nominations and Elections Committee;
- are interested in leading a DACN Caucus, Chapter, or Committee;
- hope to serve on the Leadership Board;
- and more!
RSVP to join the call to action, and find out how you can turn America Blue!
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Monthly Friday Casual Social
Democrats Abroad Global Seniors and Disability Caucuses invite you to join us for our monthly Social -- a time for Seniors and members of the Disability Caucus to connect with one another and discuss topics of concern and information. We will reflect, discuss, plan, and strategize together from the comfort of our own homes and with no duties or assignments! This will be fun as we can discuss freely any topic we would like. RSVP BELOW TO JOIN US ON ZOOM!
LOCATION LOCAL TIME Vancouver CA 6:00 AM Washington DC 9:00 AM London UK 2:00 PM Berlin DE 3:00 PM Nairobi KE 4:00 PM Beijing CN 9:00 PM Tokyo JP 10:00 PM -
Saturday, April 01, 2023 at 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) · 60 rsvps
WEP and Americans Abroad—How To Stop It Hurting Retirement Plans
This webinar, “WEP and Americans Abroad”, focuses on an issue which impacts on many Americans living abroad. Democrats Abroad has been working on the elimination of WEP since the early 2000s. We know in the last Congress that HR 82 Social Security Fairness Act of 2022 which would have repealed WEP did not pass. In the current Congress, HR 82 Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 was introduced in the House on January 9th 2023 by Representative Gareth Graves (Republican, Louisiana District 6). Again, we have a bill that eliminates WEP.
The DA Seniors Caucus is currently working on WEP elimination and this webinar stems from this activity. What is WEP? Will it affect me when I retire abroad? How do I prepare for it? What if as a retired person I receive a pension from abroad as well as Social Security – how will WEP affect me? Please attend this webinar to have answers to these important questions.
Our guest speaker is Nancy Altman from Social Security Works and she will speak to us about WEP and answer our questions about WEP.
About our Speaker:
Nancy J. Altman has a forty-five year background in the areas of Social Security and private pensions. She is president of Social Security Works and chair of the Strengthen Social Security coalition.
Democratic House Leader Nancy Pelosi appointed Ms. Altman to a six-year term, starting October 1, 2017, on the Social Security Advisory Board. The seven-person Board is a bipartisan, independent federal government agency established in 1994 to advise the President, Congress, and the Commissioner of Social Security.
Ms. Altman is the author of The Battle for Social Security: From FDR’s Vision to Bush’s Gamble (John Wiley & Sons, 2005) and The Truth About Social Security: The Founders’ Words Refute Revisionist History, Zombie Lies, and Common Misunderstandings (Strong Arm Press, 2018). She is also co-author of Social Security Works! Why Social Security Isn’t Going Broke and How Expanding It Will Help Us All (The New Press, 2015). She has shared her Social Security expertise on numerous television and radio shows, including PBS NewsHour, MSNBC, and FOX News. She has published op-eds in dozens of newspapers including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
From 1983 to 1989, Ms. Altman was on the faculty of Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and taught courses on private pensions and Social Security at the Harvard Law School. In 1982, she was Alan Greenspan’s assistant in his position as chairman of the bipartisan commission that developed the 1983 Social Security amendments.
From 1977 to 1981, she was a legislative assistant to Senator John C. Danforth (R-Mo) and advised the Senator with respect to Social Security issues. From 1974 to 1977, she was a tax lawyer with Covington & Burling, where she handled a variety of private pension matters.
Ms. Altman chairs the Board of Directors of the Pension Rights Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of beneficiary rights. She is a member of the Boards of Directors of the Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund, the Economic Opportunity Institute, Latinos for the Secure Retirement, and the Institute for America’s Future. In the mid-1980’s, she was on the organizing committee and the first board of directors of the National Academy of Social Insurance. -
DACN's DO SOMETHING Hour
It’s time. Time to raise your hand and answer the call to lead.Need help getting started? Dial into DACN’s DO SOMETHING Hours!
These calls are are available for all members who:
- want to volunteer to get out the vote;
- have an interest in communications;
- are looking to host events;
- are interested in leading a DACN Caucus, Chapter, or Committee;
- hope to serve on the Leadership Board;
- and more!
RSVP to join the call to action, and find out how you can turn America Blue!
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Volunteers = Voters
Learn how you can participate and gain the skills to turn out the vote in 2023 and beyond!
This week's call will help explain all of the ways you as a DACN member can volunteer. This week we will focus on Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts.
Democrats Abroad volunteers offer voter assistance live and online. Multiple platforms are used for GOTV and there are a variety of ways you can participate!
- Ready to get started? Submit a Confidentiality Agreement, found here.
- Can't make it and want a 1:1 meeting? Email [email protected].
- Interested in phone training? Sign up now! DemocratsAbroad.org/phonebanking_training
1AM Washington, D.C. 1PM Beijing/HKT 6PM Wellington RSVP via e-mail: [email protected], or add WeChat ID: Lizconsin to receive the Zoom link.
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DACN's DO SOMETHING Hour
It’s time. Time to raise your hand and answer the call to lead.Need help getting started? Dial into DACN’s DO SOMETHING Hours!
These calls are are available for all members who:
- want to volunteer to get out the vote;
- have an interest in communications;
- are looking to host events;
- are interested in leading a DACN Caucus, Chapter, or Committee;
- hope to serve on the Leadership Board;
- and more!
RSVP to join the call to action, and find out how you can turn America Blue!
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Blue Book Club: The Age of AI: And Our Human Future
The Age of AI: And Our Human Future
"The Age of AI is an essential roadmap to our present and our future, an era unlike any that has come before."
DACN's Blue Book Club is meeting on Sunday, April 23 for a discussion about AI! We'll be discussing Age of AI: And Our Human Future by Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Daniel Huttenlocher.Artificial Intelligence has and will continue to change our lives. AI has already learned how to beat human grand chess and Go masters. AI is coming along in the form of AlphaGo, Azure, and ChatGPT and is constantly rapidly changing our knowledge in the fields of science, medicine, online searching, education and change our view of the world, politics, and society.Artificial Intelligence is transforming human society. Together we will discuss what this means for us as an individual, as well as a collective. Discuss the book in our group chat by adding Lizconsin on WeChat, or by emailing [email protected].Please RSVP for the Zoom link and in-person location information.
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Monthly Friday Casual Social
Democrats Abroad Global Seniors and Disability Caucuses invite you to join us for our monthly Social -- a time for Seniors and members of the Disability Caucus to connect with one another and discuss topics of concern and information. We will reflect, discuss, plan, and strategize together from the comfort of our own homes and with no duties or assignments! This will be fun as we can discuss freely any topic we would like. RSVP BELOW TO JOIN US ON ZOOM!
LOCATION LOCAL TIME Vancouver CA 6:00 AM Washington DC 9:00 AM London UK 2:00 PM Berlin DE 3:00 PM Nairobi KE 4:00 PM Beijing CN 9:00 PM Tokyo JP 10:00 PM -
Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 03:30 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) · 438 rsvps
ZoomRECORDING of How To Catch Up On Filing US Taxes From Abroad (Streamlined Filing)
Are you a US or dual citizen and you just found out you're supposed to be filing a US tax return every year?Join us for this extra special Zoom webinar on how to catch up on filing US taxes as an American Abroad using the Streamlined Filing Procedure.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 22nd from 3:30-4:30am EST view your time zone
$10 General Admission / $5 Concessions. Recording available. All proceeds go to Democrats Abroad
If you are unable to attend this event you can select the recording ticket option.
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The aim of this event is to explain how to get caught up on your US taxes using the Streamlined Filing Procedure. Presented by Nathalie Goldstein from MyExpatTaxes. This event will explain the basics of how to file a US return for Americans abroad and what to do if you haven't been filing.
This session is for Americans abroad/U.S. citizens/dual citizens/expats who:
- Filed when you first moved abroad but haven't done it for a while and need to get back on top of filing
- Haven’t filed since you moved abroad
- Just moved abroad and don’t know how to start
- Just learned you’re supposed to file and want to get caught up
Topics discussed in the session will include:
- How many years back do I have to file?
- When is the tax filing deadline for Americans living outside the US?
- How much do I need to earn to file?
- Do I have to file if I'm retired?
- How much do I have to earn in order to be double taxed?
Attendees are asked to please pre-submit any questions you have by using this form. The more questions we get in advance, the better we can prepare and shape the program around the things you want to learn about the most!
Please note, 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.
Add event to calendar
Sign up to attend the other events in the Democrats Abroad Tax Webinar Series- Feb 15 - How To File The FBAR RSVP here
- March 1 - Investing For Americans Abroad RSVP here
- March 8 - Retirement & Taxes For Americans Abroad RSVP here
The fine print:
- No refunds are available.
- 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.
- This event is closed to the press.
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. 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
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Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 03:30 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) · 616 rsvps
ZoomInvesting For Americans Abroad
Looking to invest but not able to find a brokerage account or worried about double taxation?Join us for a frank conversation on investing as an American abroad.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 1st from 3:30-4:30am EST view your time zone
$10 General Admission / $5 Concessions. Recording available. All proceeds go to Democrats Abroad
If you are unable to attend this event you can select the recording ticket option.
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The aim of this event is to cover topics of investing for Americans abroad. Presented by Robert Levitt of Levitt Capital Management. Please note, this session will focus on European Union regulations but will cover basic investing principles applicable anywhere.
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.
This session is for Americans abroad/U.S. citizens/dual citizens/expats who want to learn about the investment options available for Americans abroad, particularly in Europe.
Topics discussed in the session will include:
- What you can and cannot do with investments in Europe.
- Types of accounts you can have, individual, retirement
- How do you open a brokerage account if you are a US person living in Europe?
- Do you need to keep a US address and phone number?
- What is the difference between a European bank or brokerage firm versus an American one.
- What are the concerns with investment in European packaged products (PFIC)
- What are the concerns with investment in US investment products, such as ETFs (Mifid II)
- Do individual countries have different savings programs? (ISA, PEA)
Attendees are asked to please pre-submit any questions you have by using this form. The more questions we get in advance, the better we can prepare and shape the program around the things you want to learn about the most!
Please note, 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.
Add event to calendar
Sign up to attend the other events in the Democrats Abroad Tax Webinar Series
The fine print:
- No refunds are available.
- 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.
- This event is closed to the press.
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. 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
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Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) · 1849 rsvps
ZoomHow to Survive Tax Day as an American Abroad (RECORDING)
Feeling lost or overwhelmed about filing your IRS tax return this year?Join us for a consumer focused Zoom webinar on How to Survive Tax Day as an American Abroad!
WHEN: Wednesday, January 11th from 1:30-2:30pm EST view your time zone
$10 General Admission / $5 Concessions. Recording available. All proceeds go to Democrats Abroad
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The aim of this event is to help you feel more confident going into filing your US tax return this year. Presented by Rebecca Lammers, Chair of the Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force. This is a consumer focused webinar to help you save money on your tax preparation costs.
This session is for Americans abroad/U.S. citizens/dual citizens/expats who:
- Aren’t happy with your accountant and want to switch
- File yourself but you're not sure if you're doing it right
- Filed when you first moved abroad but haven't done it for a while and need to get back on top of filing
- Haven’t filed since you moved abroad
- Just moved abroad and don’t know how to start
- Just learned you’re supposed to file and want to get caught up
Topics discussed in the session will include:
- The Taxpayer Bill of Rights
- Deciding between filing yourself, using a tax preparation software, or hiring an accountant
- The difference between an EA, CPA, and tax attorney
- How to spend $0 to file your own taxes
- How to get free tax prep if you're a 50+ senior
- How to find an accountant
- How to keep your tax prep costs as low as possible
- What to do if you don’t know how to get started
- How to contact the IRS and communicate with them
Ticket proceeds go to Democrats Abroad, feel free to donate additional recording tickets to bump up your donation!
Feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questions about this event. Note: No tax professionals will be speaking at this webinar. If you have questions specific to your circumstances, please seek the advice of a qualified tax professional.
If you are unable to attend this event you can select the recording ticket option (scroll to the bottom of this page)
Add event to calendar
The fine print:
- No refunds are available.
- 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.
- This event is closed to the press.
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. 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
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Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) · 577 rsvps
ZoomHow To File The FBAR (RECORDING)
Tired of paying someone else to file the FBAR for you? Save money, file yourself!Join us for a step-by-step Zoom webinar on how to file your own FBAR.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 15th from 1:30-2:30pm EST view your time zone
$10 General Admission / $5 Concessions. Recording available. All proceeds go to Democrats Abroad.
If you are unable to attend this event you can select the recording ticket option.
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The aim of this event is to go over how to file the FBAR yourself. Presented by Jordan Mendez, a US accountant working for KPMG based in Canada. This is a step-by-step walk-through of the FBAR.
This session is for Americans abroad/U.S. citizens/dual citizens/expats who:
- Aren’t happy with paying an accountant to file their FBAR and want to do it themselves
- Aren't sure if they're able to do it yourself and want to see how it's done
- Just moved abroad and don’t know how to start
- Just learned you’re supposed to file and FBAR and want to get caught up
The session will include:
- Who needs to file the FBAR
- What the FBAR filing threshold is
- What type of accounts need to be reported
- What information is included on the FBAR
- How to electronically file the FBAR
- When the FBAR is due
Attendees are asked to please pre-submit any questions you have by using this form. The more questions we get in advance, the better we can prepare and shape the program around the things you want to learn about the most!
Please note, 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.
Add event to calendar
Sign up to attend the other events in the Democrats Abroad Tax Webinar Series
The fine print:
- No refunds are available.
- 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.
- This event is closed to the press.
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. 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
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Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) · 520 rsvps
Zoom(RECORDING) Retirement & Taxes For Americans Abroad
Feeling lost or overwhelmed about filing your IRS tax return this year?Join us for a retirement focused Zoom webinar on taxes for retired Americans Abroad!
WHEN: Wednesday, March 8th from 1:30-2:30pm EST view your time zone
$10 General Admission / $5 Concessions. Recording available. All proceeds go to Democrats Abroad
If you are unable to attend this event you can select the recording ticket option.
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The aim of this event is to discuss tax issues particular to seniors. Presented by Allyson Lindsey of Bright!Tax.
This session is for Americans abroad/U.S. citizens/dual citizens/expats who:
- you just retired abroad and you're not sure what the tax consequences are
- you've lived abroad for decades but not sure how taxes work after retirement
- you're concerned about the US tax implications of retirement planning, or
- you already know a lot but you just want a straightforward answer for a specific issue
Questions that answered will include:
- Do I have to pay tax on my social security?
- Do I have to pay US tax on my non-US pension?
- Will I pay tax on the sale of my home?
- Do I pay taxes even if I'm drawing on my pension but working a part-time job?
Attendees are asked to please pre-submit any questions you have by using this form. The more questions we get in advance, the better we can prepare and shape the program around the things you want to learn about the most!
Please note, 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.
Add event to calendar
Sign up to attend the other events in the Democrats Abroad Tax Webinar Series
The fine print:
- No refunds are available.
- 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.
- This event is closed to the press.
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. 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