US Taxation is a problem for every single American living abroad, no matter the party affiliation.  Democrats Abroad has been working, in collaboration with the other organizations representing Americans abroad, for many years to persuade Congress to provide our community with tax relief.  

Join Democrats Abroad Toulouse as we host Carmelan Polce, Chair of the Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force, on Saturday October 16 at 11 am Paris time.  Carmelan has worked on the task force for many long years, and she will share with us the work they have been doing in tax reform for Americans living abroad.

Her presentation will cover the following points:

DA Tax Advocacy Goals

• eliminating double taxation, removing barriers to banking, saving and investing and simplifying filing
• promoting Residency Based Taxation as the long term solution to addressing the broad range of problems US taxation causes for Americans abroad
• working in 2021 in support of a filing simplification for those who owe no US tax, a GILTI Tax exemption for American small business owners abroad and updates to FBAR
• see the What Are We Fighting For post for more information

DA Tax Reform Strategy – a 5 prong approach

1. Research
2. Expat Tax Thought Leadership
3. Congressional Outreach
4. Grassroots Activism
5. Expat taxpayer education and support

Updates on 2021 Legislation

Q & A

You are cordially invited to a HAPPY THANKSGIVING dinner with Democrats Abroad -- join us for an evening of gratitude and celebration, hosted by Democrats Abroad France and Democrats Abroad Paris. Your contribution will get you not only a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at Joe Allen's but also support our 2022 Midterms GOTV efforts.

In 2021, citizen activism from abroad delivered the margins of victory in key states, helping to deliver the Presidency to Biden-Harris and Democrats — your continued support will help us help Democrats win critical midterm elections in 2022. 

RSVP below to let us know you are coming, but please be sure to purchase your dinner ticket here to be sure we hold a seat for you. Space is limited. 

See you soon!

Join DA France Young Democrats and the DA Paris Chapter for a spooky night of politics and drinks.  All are welcome to join us. Wear a Halloween costume to participate in the costume contest and win a grand prize! RSVP below to let us know you’re coming, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Please join us on the first Tuesday of November at 6:30 pm at the Black Lion Pub, 4 allées Paul Feuga, Toulouse, just around the corner from the Palais de Justice metro station.  First Tuesday events are informal social gatherings, a nice opportunity to socialize and discuss politics with fellow Democrats.  Depending on the number of RSVPs, we may be at separate tables, but that will mean more interaction!

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. 

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 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 Democrats Abroad in Paris — and get your 10,000 steps in! All are welcome. 

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]

Scroll down and click on the dates below to RSVP and get connection details and reminders.

Did you know every eligible American living abroad can vote in U.S. elections? 

Was the last place you or your parent lived in the US the state of Georgia?

If you are 18 on or before January 5th you are allowed to vote in the runoff election. 

Do you have questions about how to vote? Click the chat bubble at the bottom of this screen and we can help you find the answers. 

But we get it. Sometimes you just want to speak to live person. 

Join us Tuesday & Thursday (noon-4pm January 5th & 7th. All time are listed as U.S. Eastern time. Our volunteers and standing by LIVE on Zoom to help answers questions you have about voting from abroad and curing your ballot.

How is it done on Zoom? You'll come into the main room and be paired 1:1 with a volunteer into a breakout room to ensure privacy and that you can get all your questions answered. It couldn't be easier. 

More information: The easiest way to request your ballot is at VoteFromAbroad.org. It takes just a few minutes to complete and send in your form to the US state where you last lived. The website will guide you step by step. In most cases it’s pretty simple. But if you’re new to voting abroad, or if you haven’t done it in a while, you may have additional questions. That’s why we’ll be here every Sunday until election day to help.

If you can’t make the 'office hours', you can always email us at [email protected] or send in your question through our online help bubble, and a volunteer will get back to you.

Here is a handy website to convert the time zone to yours wherever you are in the world.

Zoom Connection Details:

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91090344003
Meeting number: 910 9034 4003
PassWord: Vote2020

Tuesday & Thursday: Noon-4pm (U.S. Eastern)
January 5th and 7th