Wednesday, February 11
Zoom (Online Webinar)
How to Avoid Double Taxation for Americans Abroad
Want to learn how to legally avoid double taxation pitfalls as an American abroad?
Join us for a Zoom webinar focused on common areas of double taxation and the tools available to help:
How to Avoid Double Taxation for Americans Abroad
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
1:00-2:00 p.m. EST (view your time zone)
Live on Zoom + recording link within 48 hours
$15 General Admission or $10 Retired/Student/Unemployed/Veteran
Recording only ticket available.
Consider a $20.26 boost ticket for additional support!
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All proceeds go to Democrats Abroad to help rally the overseas vote.
In this webinar, we’ll go over the common areas of double taxation and the tools available to help Americans abroad legally avoid double taxation.
This webinar is for you if you are:
- Scared of getting double taxed
- Don't understand why you've had to pay US tax on top of tax in your country of residence
- Want to avoid paying US tax on the sale of your home, savings, investments, or pension
- Comfortable with your tax situation but want to see if there are any additional areas you could optimize for tax
What we’ll cover:
- What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
- What is the Foreign Tax Credit
- How to use tax treaties to your advantage
- How to avoid or minimize double taxation for pensions, savings, investments, and the sale of your home
- How you can reduce or eliminate double taxation with advanced tax planning
Guest Speaker:
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Josh Katz, CPA from Universal Tax Professionals Josh Katz, CPA, is a highly regarded tax professional with deep expertise in U.S. expatriate taxation and international tax compliance. With years of hands-on experience guiding individuals and businesses through the complexities of the U.S. tax code, he has built a reputation for clarity, precision, and a client-first approach. As the founder and managing director of Universal Tax Professionals, Josh leads a global team that serves U.S. citizens and green-card holders in over 100 countries. His firm focuses on challenging tax areas, including foreign corporations (Form 5471), Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs), PFIC reporting, foreign trusts, and multi-country income reporting. Josh is known for his ability to simplify complicated cross-border tax obligations and provide actionable, strategic guidance to clients ranging from digital nomads to entrepreneurs to high-net-worth individuals. Josh’s work emphasizes proactive tax planning, meticulous compliance, and clear communication. He is committed to helping clients understand their obligations while identifying opportunities to reduce tax exposure and avoid costly mistakes. His practical, down-to-earth style has made him a trusted advisor for clients navigating life and business abroad. When he’s not advising clients, Josh stays active in professional tax circles, continually expanding his knowledge of international tax developments and contributing insights on expat tax topics. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible tax guidance to clients wherever they live and work. |
| Start Time for Popular Time Zones |
| 10:00am Vancouver |
| 1:00pm New York |
| 6:00pm London |
| 7:00pm Paris |
| 3:00am Japan (Thurs, February 12) |
| 5:00am Sydney (Thurs, February 12) |
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Please pre-submit any questions using this form by Thursday, February 4th at midnight EST. 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, February 11, 2026 at 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Time
CONTACT
Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force
[email protected]