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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September 17, 2024

An Update on Developing a Residency Based Taxation Policy

Overseas tax issues are complicated. They are interwoven with each other, exacerbated by interactions with foreign laws, and muddied by a persistent lack of regulatory guidance. This makes it tempting......
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September 05, 2024

Congressman Ruben Gallego sends letter to IRS on behalf of Arizonians abroad

Yesterday, Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent a letter to the IRS on behalf of the estimated 21,000 Arizonians abroad to request providing better services abroad. Click here to read the......
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Task Force EVENTS

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October 15, 2024 - 12:30 PM London Time Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

Democrats Abroad UK Tax Lunch Power Hour

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December 31, 2024 through January 01, 2025 - 12:00 AM Time Zoom (Online Webinar) in London, United Kingdom

(RECORDING) ISAs for Americans in the UK

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December 31, 2024 - 10:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

(RECORDING) Retirement & Taxes For Americans Abroad 2024

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December 31, 2024 - 10:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

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December 31, 2024 through January 01, 2025 - 12:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Zoom (Online Webinar) in Washington, DC

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