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Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:00 PM through May 21, 2022 at 1:00am Time · 4 rsvps
WEBEX ONLINE EVENT - RSVP TO GET THE LINK in Tokyo, JapanAP PHONEBANKING Action hours
Saturday May 21 - see local AP times below
Phonebanking is the most effective way to turn out the DA vote - let’s do it together!
After reviewing the campaign script, WE WILL MAKE CALLS. Join this session with phone bankers from throughout the Asia Pacific - after a few calls you can see just how easy it can be.
Hosted by the Asia-Pacific GOTV team – but any Democrats Abroad members can join!
Help us broaden our reach and deepen our impact by introducing another phone banker from your country committee to this event.
Sat May 21 => Asia Pacific Local Times
- Auckland: 3PM
- Sydney: 1PM
- Tokyo/Seoul: 12noon
- Bali/Perth/Hong Kong/Beijing/Taipei/Singapore: 11AM
- Hanoi/Bangkok: 10AM
- New Delhi: 9:30AM
- Kazakhstan 8AM
Facilitated by Anne O’Connell, DA Kazhakstan
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Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting - Special Election for DNC Member from Asia-Pacific
The purpose of this Regional Meeting will be for Democrats Abroad's Country Chairs, Country Vice Chairs, and DA’s Voting Representatives (collectively “DPCA Voters”) in the Asia-Pacific Region to elect a new member from the Asia-Pacific Region to represent the organization on the Democratic National Committee. Aaron Kruse (Singapore) previously held this seat from May 2020 until his resignation in March 2022. The winner of the election will serve the remainder of Aaron’s term, which lasts until 2024.
The DNC member will be elected by members of the Democratic Party Committee Abroad based in Asia-Pacific—in other words, the Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Voting Representatives from Asia-Pacific Country Committees.
DA’s DNC members need to attend two meetings of the DNC in the United States each year to build bridges between DA and the Democratic Party. Travel and lodging costs are typically at one’s own expense. Our DNC members join issue caucuses, attend committee meetings, and help make the needs of Democrats Abroad known within the DNC. They will also communicate what happens at the DNC level to DA leaders and members through regular town halls.
Candidates for the Asia-Pacific DA DNC seat will be nominated from the floor and elected by DPCA Voters in attendance. However, prospective candidates do not need to be DPCA Voters to stand for election.
DA’s DNC delegation must be gender balanced. Due to the self-proclaimed gender identity of the currently-serving DNC representatives, only DA members in the Asia-Pacific Region who do not identify as female, i.e. male and nonbinary, are eligible to be elected.
As nominations will be made from the floor, interested candidates do not need to share their interest before May 21.
Further details on election rules, including exactly how someone will be nominated from the floor, the amount of time given to candidates for introductions and questions, and how the voting process will be carried out, will be shared in advance of the meeting on May 21.
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Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 04:00 AM through May 23, 2022 at 4:00am Time
WebEx in Washington, DCMay 2022 Global Meeting
Democrats Abroad will hold our 2022 Global Meeting online. The meeting will be held across the weekend of May 21-22.
Connection details will be emailed to all Democrats Abroad member RSVP's closer to the meeting date.
Democrats Abroad Global Meetings are possible thanks to participant donations. You will be redirected to the donation page after you RSVP.Day One Agenda Day Two Agenda Democrats Abroad Resolutions Democrats Abroad Charter Amendments To RSVP, click HERE to navigate to the bottom of this page
NOTICE: This meeting will be recorded, including audio, video, and any materials exchanged or viewed during the session.
Agenda (Subject to Change)
Saturday, May 21
To check your local time, please use this Time Zone Converter here.
Time (US Eastern)
Activity
3:30am
WebEx Opens/Check-In
4:00am
Meeting Begins, Roll Call
4:15am
Opening Remarks
4:25am
Adoption of Meeting Rules
4:40am
Approval of Minutes from May and August 2021 Global Meetings
4:50am
International Chair’s Report
5:05am
International Treasurer’s Report
5:20am
Confirmation of International Treasurer
5:40am
Confirmation of DA Caribbean Islands
6:00am
Break
6:15am
DA’s Task Forces: What They Are, What They’re Doing, and How You Can Help
7:00am
DA’s Caucuses: What They Are, What They’re Doing, and How You Can Help
7:45am
Break / Guest Speaker DNC Deputy Executive Director Roger Lau
8:00am
The Nuts & Bolts of Voting From Abroad
8:30am
Overview: Global GOTV Strategy and Resources for 2022
8:45am
Battleground State Teams
9:15am
Break / Guest Speaker DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison
9:30am
Panel on GOTV Best Practices
10:00am
Reaching and Helping Voters in 2022
11:00am
Break / Guest Speaker US Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ)
11:15am
Fundraising in 2022: The Pitch, Nuts and Bolts, and Best Practices
11:45am
Closing Remarks for Day One
12:00pm
Sunday, May 22To check your local time, please use this Time Zone Converter here.
Time (US Eastern)
Activity
3:30am
WebEx Opens/Check-In
4:00am
Meeting Reconvenes, Roll Call
4:15am
Rebranding Overview: New DA Logo, DA Website Redesign, and VFA Website Redesign
5:15am
Membership Engagement: Volunteer Pathways in 2022
5:45am
Break
6:00am
Resolutions
7:30am
Break
7:45am
Charter Amendments
9:15am
Break / Guest Speakers Former Congressman Tony Coehlo and DNC Disability Caucus Chair Kerri Evelyne Harris
9:30am
Charter Amendments (cont.)
10:45am
Closing Remarks for Day Two
11:00am
Democrats Abroad Resolutions
The DPCA will consider resolutions submitted by its members at the Global Meeting. Resolutions can pertain to matters of internal governance, DA's advocacy of policies, or memorializing leaders who have recently passed away. The texts of resolutions for this meeting are available as a PDF using this link. These texts are the result of a lengthy process of discussion and revisions, with all changes requiring the consent of the primary sponsors. During the meeting, a resolution may be passed, amended, rejected, or not considered due to parliamentary decisions.
Any DA member is welcome to use a form to be recognized as a co-sponsor of an individual resolution. If you'd like to be listed publicly by name and country of residence as a co-sponsor of a particular resolution, please use the following link to complete the form: https://forms.gle/6nW1vz61RmKADVgT7 This form will close 24 hours before the meeting's start.
Democrats Abroad Charter Amendments
Proposed amendments to Democrats Abroad’s Charter can be found here.
Click Here to donate in support of the Global Meeting and DA's GOTV activities.
Click Here to donate to the Democrats Abroad Travel Fund.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 08:00 PM Time · 8 rsvps
RSVP for zoom link in Lion City, SingaporeCRYPTO 101: BLOCKCHAIN BASICS with Anne Winston, Chair of DALCC ProDA
There is a new, borderless currency powering the next generation of the internet economy. 👾 Web3, NFTs, the metaverse, memecoins, DAOs, CBDCs… What are they and where did they come from?
Cryptocurrency is democratizing finance. Anne Winston co-founder of Ospree, a crypto compliance platform, explains why democrats need to learn and lead the next economic revolution or risk monetary policy being shaped without them.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Zoom in Washington, DCReparations Week of Action: Day of Joint Action
On Wednesday, May 25, the Global AAPI Caucus will participate in the National Nikkei Reparations Coalition's (NNRC) Joint Day of Action. Join the AAPI Caucus as we host the fourth block from 2:30-3:30pm EDT. Participants will call and email the White House to demand #ReparationsNow! The Democrats Abroad Reparations Task Force will also participate in the event from 1:00-2:00pm EDT.To join us, please register for the event via the NNRC event page.
This event is part of a week of action, which begins on Saturday, May 21st with the Strengthen Solidarity event and continues on Monday, May 23rd with the NNRC Workshop. There, they will discuss the coalition’s grounding principles of unity, the strategy of H.R. 40 coalition, and the preparations for the Day of Joint Action.
The groups are organizing a National Week of Action in partnership with the H.R. 40 Coalition and the Noise campaign to draw awareness and put public pressure on President Biden. Learn more about the H.R. 40 Coalition’s demand and organizing here.
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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. When: Friday May 27, 2022 at 9.00 am Eastern time
Where: on Zoom.Vancouver CA 6:00 AM PDT Washington DC 9:00 AM EDT London UK 2:00 PM BST Paris FR 3:00 PM CET Hanoi VN 8:00 PM ICT Beijing CN 9:00 PM CST -
Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM Time
WEBEX ONLINE EVENT - RSVP TO GET THE LINK in Tokyo, JapanAP GOTV Monthly Meeting
At the GOTV leaders monthly meeting, we will share our newly developed GOTV plans, ideas for building upon what we have already done this year and our strategies for getting out the vote in the midterms. Find out more about what is working / not working in each context and develop our know-how.There are more than 500,000 eligible voters in the Asia Pacific Region who are not members of Democrats Abroad AND most of them did NOT vote in 2020. We can really make a difference in the 2022 Midterms by reaching out to just a sliver of these people!
Basic agenda for May 29 2022
- Meeting Purpose
- GOTV plans for the rest of the year
- GENERATING MOVEMENT: phone banking!
- Trainings and materials
- Collaboration on events
- Actions items and next steps
Local Times => Sunday May 29 11am Japan time
- Auckland: 2pm
- Sydney: 12noon
- Tokyo/Seoul: 11:00am
- Perth/Hong Kong/Beijing/Taipei/Singapore/Bali: 10am
- Hanoi/Bangkok: 9am
- New Delhi: 7:30
- Western Kazakhstan 7am
- Facilitated by Sarajean, DA Japan & AP GOTV Coordinator and all you leaders in AP
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Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00 PM through May 29, 2022 at 12:30am Eastern Time (US & Canada) · 7 rsvps
online, RSVP for Webex linkAP GOTV Voter Assistance
Want to help US overseas voters request and send in their ballots? Want to make a difference in the midterm elections this fall? Learn the basics about voting from abroad by joining this workshop. See below for local times on Sun May 29.This training is the foundation of any volunteer work you do with Democrats Abroad! Whether you are helping out at a voter registration table or plan to become an online voter assistance volunteer using Intercom - join this workshop to learn the basics.
All ideas & questions about GOTV are welcome! Help us broader our reach and deepen our impact - Please bring another US voter!
This training is hosted by the Asia-Pacific GOTV team – but any Democrats Abroad members can join!
- Sun May 29 => Asia Pacific Local Times
- Auckland: 3PM
- Sydney: 1PM
- Tokyo/Seoul: 12noon
- Bali/Perth/Hong Kong/Beijing/Taipei/Singapore: 11AM
- Hanoi/Bangkok: 10AM
- New Delhi: 9:30AM
- Kazakhstan 8AM
Facilitated by Anne O’Connell, DA Kazakhstan
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Progressive Snapshot of the Primaries
The first slate of midterm primaries/runoffs have given us plenty to ponder, as we get ready for the 44 on deck over the summer. Yup, it’s time to take stock. Join the Global Progressive Caucus to discuss:
- The lay of the land
- What’s at stake
- Early trends and what to expect on the road ahead
- Opportunities to take action
RSVP below to join with proDA to discuss how we can unite our voices for progress and win!
Optional resources to prepare for the discussion:
- Videos
- Pramila Jayapal. Status of Build Back Better, CNBC, January 12, 2022.
- Summer Lee. Victory Speech. Twitter, May 18th, 2022.
- Book
- Timothy Kuhner. Capitalism vs. Democracy. Money in Politics and the Free Market Constitution. Stanford University Press, 2014.
- Timothy Kuhner. Capitalism vs. Democracy. Money in Politics and the Free Market Constitution. Stanford University Press, 2014.
- Articles
- Jake Johnson. Dark Money Is Dark Money': Sanders Calls on DNC to Ban Super PAC Cash in Primaries. Common Dreams. May 17th, 2022.
- David Siders. ‘We’re chewing people up’: The left fights back against primary attacks. Politico. May 14th, 2022.
This event is part of the series Monthly Mondays for Progressive Minds.
Thanks to our co-sponsors: Reparations Task Force, proDA Austria, proDA Germany.
RSVP below for the Zoom link!
You can inform and mobilize members around the world to make progress and win in the midterms.. The Fight for (at least) $15. Meaningful Medicare expansion. Student debt relief. Reparative justice. Climate change action. Voting rights. And more. Will you help America build back better and get out the vote for progress? Please donate here. Thank you!Vancouver, CA 9:00 - 10:30 am Washington DC 12:00 - 1:30pm London, UK 5:00 - 6:30 pm Vienna, AT 6:00 - 7:30 pm Nairobi, Kenya 8:00 - 9:30 pm Mumbai, IN 10:30pm - midnight -
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 08:00 PM Singapore Time
virtual - please email Jane for meeting info in SingaporeDALCC BOOK CLUB: LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL: A STORY OF THE BURIED LIFE by Thomas Wolfe
Join us for our latest read: DALCC BOOK CLUB: LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL: A STORY OF THE BURIED LIFE by Thomas Wolfe. For more information on the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1290071.Look_Homeward_Angel
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DA Taxation Task Force Volunteer Info Session
Are you passionate about American abroad tax issues and have the skills or time to help?
The DA Taxation Task Force is hosting this volunteer information session to explain what's involved in being a volunteer and to answer any questions you might have about volunteering. Click here for an outline of volunteering opportunities for the TTF.The DA TTF is a group of dedicated volunteers working towards fixing the tax code for Americans living abroad.
We have a number of volunteer positions available, from people with no experience who want to help out with social media, to subject matter experts that can help us lobby Congress - everyone and anyone is welcome to contribute!
Once you attend the info session, we encourage you to complete this application to the best of your ability. You will then be invited to a follow-up one-to-one 30 minute Zoom call to figure out which teams you fit into and to get you started.
Note: Attending an info session is optional, you do not need to attend to express interest in volunteering. Feel free to go ahead and fill in the application form here.
You can also express interest in volunteering by emailing [email protected] and including as much information as possible about your background and how you think you can help.
Please feel free to forward this event page to friends or family that you think might be interested in getting involved!
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Democrats Abroad UK Tax Lunch Power Hour
Join us for tax lunch power hour! This is an informal drop-in open discussion on US taxes, we'll talk about debunking tax myths, and discuss self-filing, or choosing an accountant.
This event is for DAUK members in the UK, but everyone is welcome.
This event will not be recorded so everyone feels able to share and talk freely.
Although there is no cost to attend, we strongly recommend a $10 donation so that DAUK can continue to provide events like this in the future.
Email [email protected] to be added to the DAUK Tax Committee mailing list.
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Disclaimer: DA 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 ACA 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 ACA Tax Return Preparer Directory to find an advisor or tax return preparer near you or providing online services: http://acareturnpreparerdirectory.com
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ORGANIZING FOR THE MIDTERMS & CHISME CHECK IN with the Hispanic Caucus
Midterms are around the corner and there is a lot at stake!
Join the Hispanic Caucus for a brainstorming and planning session to mobilize voters, in particular US latinos abroad, for the upcoming Midterms.
Bring your ideas, good energy and chisme.
Nos vemos!
RSVP to receive the zoom link
When? June 9th at 1pm ET
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☀️ GDC Steering Committee 🏳️🌈 June Meeting ☀️
The Global Disability Caucus is dedicated to building a stronger Democrats Abroad! Our goals are to increase accessibility to information, events and activities. We strive to create sensitivity to and awareness of disability issues.
In addition to Democrats Abroad members with disabilities, we welcome and encourage the involvement of supporters of our members and our messages. We hope to form an inclusive, diverse, active, and effective community which provides fulfilling experiences for all.
Please check the Global Disability Caucus Wiki-Page or the DemsAbroad Global Calendar to find future dates for these meetings and other GDC events!
- 9 AM Eastern Daylight Time
- 3 PM Central European Time
- 9 PM China Standard Time
THE FUTURE IS ACCESSIBLE!
Consider making a donation to help get out the VOTE in 2022. Please donate today: https://www.democratsabroad.org/dc-donations
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Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM Tokyo Time
Online - RSVP to get Zoom link in Tokyo, JapanDAJ Action mtg: Gun Violence Prevention
Gun Violence Prevention: what you can do even from overseasGuest speaker: Tremayne Edwards, Education and Engagement Director, Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Virtual doors open 10 min before event start - see local times below
Sat June 18 11am-1pm Japan
Friday June 17, 7pm-9pm Pacific time
More than 200 mass shootings in the US as of May 2022 - it seems like another ordinary day in the US. Does it have to be this way? no.
Join us for this online discussion about what is being done to end gun violence the US and what you can do to make a difference. Our June Action Meeting guest speaker Tremayne Edward of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility will address perceptions about firearms, factors contributing to the prevalence of gun violence in the US, how such perceptions and violence are impacting Persons of Colour communities and young people today. This event aims to do more than educate.
In the second hour we introduce real solutions and specific actions you can take today to promote safer communities back where you vote!
Guest speaker: Tremayne Edwards, Education and Engagement Director, Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Discussant: Patrick Lovell, Member, DA Japan
Moderators MC: Sarajean Rossitto, Chair, DA Japan & Jaylon Carter Chair Black Lives Matter
Local times:
- Asia-Pacific Times => Sat June 18: 2pm Auckland/ 12pm Sydney / 11am Japan & Korea / 10am Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Manila, Singapore, Bali, Perth / 9am Thailand & Vietnam / 7am W Kazakhstan / 7:30 New Delhi
- USA => Friday June 17 7pm Seattle / 10pm New York
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Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 02:00 PM Paris Time
Hybrid Event - in Paris and Online30th Anniversary of the GWC
LET’S CELEBRATE!
The first Democrats Abroad Women’s Caucus was created in 1992 by three staunchly feminist women in Paris France, 30 years ago. , And, it has grown to a powerhouse of activist women who are stronger than ever in 2022.
But is there cause for a celebration? Are women better off today than they were back in that famous “year of the woman” in 1992? Does the old feminist mantra “three steps forward two steps back” still hold true?
It sure does.
Backlash has hampered the feminist movement since the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 – but it hasn’t stopped us from moving forward. A brutal pandemic and years of nonstop political and cultural polarization, a war in Europe, and the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan have left us all, especially women, in the dark. And, as we all know, women are the first victims of repressive regimes. But we are undaunted. We have become the driving force of our societies and the future depends on us.
Join us on June 18 to celebrate our 30 years of activism in Democrats Abroad. Listen to experts and activists who are behind - and in front of - the feminist movement and are taking those three steps forward.
JUNE 18, 2:00 PM TO 5:30 PM CET
At the American University of Paris, 6 rue Col Combes, 75007
In-person and online!RSVP below to register for this hybrid event - reserve your spot, online or in person!
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DA Taxation Task Force Volunteer Info Session
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Are you passionate about American abroad tax issues and have the skills or time to help?
The DA Taxation Task Force is hosting this volunteer information session to explain what's involved in being a volunteer and to answer any questions you might have about volunteering. Click here for an outline of volunteering opportunities for the TTF.The DA TTF is a group of dedicated volunteers working towards fixing the tax code for Americans living abroad.
We have a number of volunteer positions available, from people with no experience who want to help out with social media, to subject matter experts that can help us lobby Congress - everyone and anyone is welcome to contribute!
Once you attend the info session, we encourage you to complete this application to the best of your ability. You will then be invited to a follow-up one-to-one 30 minute Zoom call to figure out which teams you fit into and to get you started.
Note: Attending an info session is optional, you do not need to attend to express interest in volunteering. Feel free to go ahead and fill in the application form here.
You can also express interest in volunteering by emailing [email protected] and including as much information as possible about your background and how you think you can help.
Please feel free to forward this event page to friends or family that you think might be interested in getting involved!
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Democrats Abroad UK Tax Lunch Power Hour
Join us for tax lunch power hour! This is an informal drop-in open discussion on US taxes, we'll talk about debunking tax myths, and discuss self-filing, or choosing an accountant.
This event is for DAUK members in the UK, but everyone is welcome.
This event will not be recorded so everyone feels able to share and talk freely.
Although there is no cost to attend, we strongly recommend a $10 donation so that DAUK can continue to provide events like this in the future.
Email [email protected] to be added to the DAUK Tax Committee mailing list.
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Disclaimer: DA 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 ACA 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 ACA Tax Return Preparer Directory to find an advisor or tax return preparer near you or providing online services: http://acareturnpreparerdirectory.com
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Democrats Abroad UK Tax Lunch Power Hour
Join us for tax lunch power hour! This is an informal drop-in open discussion on US taxes, we'll talk about debunking tax myths, and discuss self-filing, or choosing an accountant.
This event is for DAUK members in the UK, but everyone is welcome.
This event will not be recorded so everyone feels able to share and talk freely.
Although there is no cost to attend, we strongly recommend a $10 donation so that DAUK can continue to provide events like this in the future.
Email [email protected] to be added to the DAUK Tax Committee mailing list.
Add event to calendar
Disclaimer: DA 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 ACA 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 ACA Tax Return Preparer Directory to find an advisor or tax return preparer near you or providing online services: http://acareturnpreparerdirectory.com
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Democrats Abroad UK Tax Lunch Power Hour
Join us for tax lunch power hour! This is an informal drop-in open discussion on US taxes, we'll talk about debunking tax myths, and discuss self-filing, or choosing an accountant.
This event is for DAUK members in the UK, but everyone is welcome.
This event will not be recorded so everyone feels able to share and talk freely.
Although there is no cost to attend, we strongly recommend a $10 donation so that DAUK can continue to provide events like this in the future.
Email [email protected] to be added to the DAUK Tax Committee mailing list.
Add event to calendar
Disclaimer: DA 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 ACA 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 ACA Tax Return Preparer Directory to find an advisor or tax return preparer near you or providing online services: http://acareturnpreparerdirectory.com
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Democrats Abroad UK Tax Lunch Power Hour
Join us for tax lunch power hour! This is an informal drop-in open discussion on US taxes, we'll talk about debunking tax myths, and discuss self-filing, or choosing an accountant.
This event is for DAUK members in the UK, but everyone is welcome.
This event will not be recorded so everyone feels able to share and talk freely.
Although there is no cost to attend, we strongly recommend a $10 donation so that DAUK can continue to provide events like this in the future.
Email [email protected] to be added to the DAUK Tax Committee mailing list.
Add event to calendar
Disclaimer: DA 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 ACA 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 ACA Tax Return Preparer Directory to find an advisor or tax return preparer near you or providing online services: http://acareturnpreparerdirectory.com