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
[email protected]

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September 01, 2026
  • Financial access

Democrats Abroad Scores U.S. Banking Access Advocacy Win

The Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force focuses its efforts not just on tax, but also financial access issues faced by Americans abroad. After years of raising with Congress the difficulties......
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September 01, 2026
  • investing
  • citizenship
  • us banking
  • banking

September 10 - U.S. Banking Access Webinars

On September 10, Democrats Abroad will host two webinars called U.S. Banking for Democrats Abroad Members with State Department Federal Credit Union. Each webinar will feature the same presentation, but......
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EVENTS

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

Cross-Border Investing Strategy

When it comes to investing, often there are a lot of decisions to make.  When...
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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

How can you go about establishing your estate, taking into account the dual-country tax implications...
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September 19, 2026 - 10:00 AM Tokyo Time (virtual)

DAJP Tax Webinar for Japan-resident US citizens

Please join us for a review of the basics on US Income Taxes for US...
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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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December 31, 2026 - 03:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(RECORDING) Retirement and Taxes for Americans Abroad 2026

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December 31, 2026 - 03:00 AM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

(RECORDING) How to Invest as a US Citizen Living in...

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