The Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force (TTF) consists of volunteers researching U.S. tax policy as it affects Americans living outside the U.S. and considering, developing, and executing initiatives aimed at enacting reforms that resolve adverse impacts.

We undertake research-based advocacy to describe the problems that U.S. taxation causes Americans abroad and to garner large-scale support for our reform recommendations.

We call on the United States to tax based upon residency and source, exempting Americans abroad from FATCA reporting, and fixing the tax code to eliminate tax discrimination for Americans abroad.

Our latest research on the tax filing and financial account reporting experience of Americans abroad was published in November 2022. Click here to download the report.

Democrats Abroad has published a "laundry list" of tax code provisions that discriminate against Americans abroad - with accompanying reform recommendations on how to fix them. The list is here.

We are committed to Residency Based Taxation as a remedy, requiring little effort by Congress, that addresses the vast majority of the tax problems faced by Americans abroad.

Further, we will continue to promote:

  • the elimination of FATCA reporting for the accounts of Americans abroad,
  • an exemption for American business owners abroad from the transition & GILTI taxes in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and
  • a citizenship remedy for "accidental Americans".

We support tax reforms that help reduce inequality, boost opportunity for all Americans and raise enough revenue, predominantly from those with the greatest ability to pay, to meet public needs.

Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force
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April 30, 2026

Taxation Task Force Statement for the Record for Senate Finance Committee Hearing "The President’s Fiscal Year 2027 IRS Budget and the IRS 2026 Filing Season" on April 15th, 2026

Below is a copy of the statement for the record by the Democrats Abroad Global Taxation Task Force submitted to the Senate Finance Committee for the hearing with Internal Revenue......
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April 15, 2026
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An Update on Residence Based Taxation on Tax Day

On this Tax Day, we’re sharing an update on the Residence-Based Taxation for Americans Abroad Act, originally introduced as H.R. 10468. The bill is still moving forward, but much of......
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August 24, 2026 - 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Virtual in Oakville, ON, Canada

When Canadian Investments Meet U.S. Tax

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August 29, 2026 - 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Virtual in Oakville, ON, Canada

Help for Americans: U.S. Tax after Moving to Canada

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September 09, 2026 - 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Virtual in Oakville, ON, Canada

Cross-Border Investing Strategy

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September 10, 2026 - 03:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(Session 1) U.S. Banking for Democrats Abroad Members with State...

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September 10, 2026 - 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(Session 2) U.S. Banking for Democrats Abroad Members with State...

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September 16, 2026 - 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Virtual in Oakville, ON, Canada

Estate Planning for U.S. Citizens in Canada

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September 19, 2026 - 10:00 AM Tokyo Time (virtual)

DAJP Tax Webinar for Japan-resident US citizens

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September 22, 2026 - 06:00 PM London Time Online Zoom Webinar in United Kingdom

DAUK Tax Committee Presents: How to Invest as a US...

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