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,
  • the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision,
  • an exemption for American business owners abroad from the transition 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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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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April 13, 2025

Where Are We on Residence-Based Taxation?

As discussions on tax fairness for Americans abroad continue, an elective residence-based taxation bill (H.R. 10468) was introduced in December 2024 by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL), right before the end......
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April 13, 2025

Survey Results for H.R. 10468 (Residence-Based Taxation for Americans Abroad Act)

A sincere thank you to the more than 4,300 Americans abroad—spread across 95 countries and voting in all 50 states—who participated in our survey on H.R. 10468, the Residence-Based Taxation......
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EVENTS

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June 18, 2025 - 06:00 PM Time The Chapel Tavern, Angel in London, United Kingdom

Democrats Abroad UK Tax & Investing Networking Event

Join us for an evening of drinks and tax chat! Tax and investing professionals will...
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July 26, 2025 - 07:00 PM Time Zoom (Online Webinar) in Berlin, Germany

[RECORDING ONLY] DA Germany - 2025 US Tax Webinar for...

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December 31, 2025 - 06:00 PM Time London School of Economics in London, United Kingdom

DAUK Tax Committee Presents: Expat Tax 101 (RECORDING ONLY)

Join Democrats Abroad UK (DAUK) for this special hybrid (in-person and online) event to discuss...
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December 31, 2025 - 06:00 PM Time Zoom (Online Webinar) in United Kingdom

(RECORDING) How To Invest For Americans in the UK

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December 31, 2025 - 10:00 PM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

(RECORDING) 2025 How to Survive Tax Day as an American...

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December 31, 2025 January 01, 2026 - 12:00 AM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

(RECORDING) How To Invest For Americans Abroad & Dual Citizens...

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December 31, 2025 January 01, 2026 - 12:00 AM Time Zoom (Online Webinar)

(RECORDING) How To Catch Up On Filing US Taxes From...

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