Join Democrats Abroad Paris once a month as we meet up in central Paris to WALK & TALK, and explore our glorious city by foot. Our destination varies each time we meet, and often ends with lunch (optional, as folks have time and interest). Come meet your fellow Democrat Abroad in Paris — and get your 10,000 steps in! All are welcome. This event is FREE.

We meet every first Tuesday of the month at 10:30A across from the Pont Sully on the right bank, in front of the LCL Bank (2 Blvd. Henri IV, the corner of Blvd Henri IV and Quai Henri IV), in the 4th arrondissement. By metro: Sully Morland exit on Line 7, or Bastille exit Line 1, 5, 8.

Join Political Forum host Jean-Pierre LaRochelle and leaders of Democrats Abroad France in a free-wheeling discussion of current events and news of the month, and share your views with other attendees. Send your questions to [email protected]

Join Democrats Abroad Paris once a month as we meet up in central Paris to WALK & TALK, and explore our glorious city by foot. Our destination varies each time we meet, and often ends with lunch (optional, as folks have time and interest). Come meet your fellow Democrat Abroad in Paris — and get your 10,000 steps in! All are welcome. This event is FREE.

We meet every first Tuesday of the month at 10:30A across from the Pont Sully on the right bank, in front of the LCL Bank (2 Blvd. Henri IV, the corner of Blvd Henri IV and Quai Henri IV), in the 4th arrondissement. By metro: Sully Morland exit on Line 7, or Bastille exit Line 1, 5, 8.

Join Political Forum host Jean-Pierre LaRochelle and leaders of Democrats Abroad France in a free-wheeling discussion of current events and news of the month, and share your views with other attendees. Send your questions to [email protected]

Join Democrats Abroad Paris once a month as we meet up in central Paris to WALK & TALK, and explore our glorious city by foot. Our destination varies each time we meet, and often ends with lunch (optional, as folks have time and interest). Come meet your fellow Democrat Abroad in Paris — and get your 10,000 steps in! All are welcome. This event is FREE.

We meet every first Tuesday of the month at 10:30A across from the Pont Sully on the right bank, in front of the LCL Bank (2 Blvd. Henri IV, the corner of Blvd Henri IV and Quai Henri IV), in the 4th arrondissement. By metro: Sully Morland exit on Line 7, or Bastille exit Line 1, 5, 8.

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. 

• 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

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)

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

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!

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

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

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

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?

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