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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January 01, 2026
  • Taxation
  • Taxes
  • tax
  • investing
  • child tax credit
  • citizenship

2026 Tax Webinar Series

The Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force is proud to announce our 2026 Tax Webinar Series Wednesdays from January 14 to March 4! Jan 14 - How To Survive Tax Day As......
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November 11, 2025
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  • GILTI
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  • fatca
  • retirement

October 2025 Tax Door Knock Report

The Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force visited Congressional offices in Washington D.C. from October 20-24 to continue conversations on tax reform for Americans abroad. This report serves as a summary......
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EVENTS

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January 14, 2026 - 01:00 PM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

How to Survive Tax Day as an American Abroad 2026

Feeling lost or overwhelmed about filing your IRS tax return this year? Join us for...
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January 21, 2026 - 03:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(FREE) Demystifying Taxes & Voting for Americans Abroad Webinar

Ever wondered what the link between taxes and voting are for Americans abroad? Join us...
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January 28, 2026 - 01:00 PM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

Clarifying Birthright Citizenship and the Child Tax Credit for American...

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February 04, 2026 - 03:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

Retirement and Taxes for Americans Abroad 2026

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February 11, 2026 - 01:00 PM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

How to Avoid Double Taxation for Americans Abroad

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February 18, 2026 - 03:00 AM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

How to Invest as a US Citizen Living in the...

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February 25, 2026 - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar)

How to File the FBAR for Americans Abroad 2026

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March 04, 2026 - 03:00 AM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

How To Catch Up on Filing Taxes as an American...

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