American Citizens Abroad

08/29/2026

No matter where in the world you call home, staying connected to your U.S. finances is important.

In our upcoming webinar, we'll discuss how SDFCU helps members bank remotely, send money internationally, access digital payment solutions, and manage their financial goals while overseas.

Sign up today:
🌐 www.sdfcu.org/events

08/29/2026

Help ACA raise $250,000 in six months to advocate for US citizens living and working overseas. Let's show Washington the importance of US citizens everywhere in the world and make 2026 the year of Americans Abroad!
https://buff.ly/NYMRoXr

Make 2026 truly the year of Americans Abroad. Show Washington the importance of U.S. citizens everywhere in the world!

08/28/2026

ICYMI: ACA has published a recommendation for Medicare Equity and Savings to address penalty issues when signing up for Medicare Part B.
Click the link to learn more!
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ACA publishes recommendation for Medicare Equity and Savings to address penalty issues when signing up for Medicare Part B.

08/27/2026

ACA delivering on advocacy for tax policy and State Department Federal Credit Union delivering on financial and banking products. Since 2016 ACA has offered members access to SDFCU through our membership. Join today and apply!
https://buff.ly/ei5KZfS

Established by U.S. Department of State employees, State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) is a full-service financial institution with a deep understanding of the unique needs of Americans living abroad. SDFCU’s products and services are designed to address banking challenges many internati...

08/26/2026

Residence-based taxation (RBT) is a strategic investment in the U.S. economy, global interests, and American citizens
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American Citizens Abroad (ACA) and other organizations have long focused on how RBT can benefit the individual U.S. citizens living and working overseas, however its impact is much more far reaching. RBT plays a role in advancing U.S. economic growth and national security interests by supporting U.S...

08/25/2026

"Millions of taxpayers, both in the U.S. and abroad, rely on preparers to complete and file accurate returns. Reasonable safeguards are therefore essential to protect taxpayers from incompetent or unscrupulous preparers, as well as from identity theft, improper use of taxpayer information, and other forms of financial harm. These protections are especially important for taxpayers living outside the United States. We ask that Congress use the TAS Act to establish a practical, appropriately tailored framework that establishes meaningful protections, promotes professional responsibility, and preserves access to affordable tax preparation services."
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TaxNotes publishes our letters to Congressional leadership in the House and Senate on the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. The IRS and U.S. Treasury need to provide better customer servicing. RBT would eliminate U.S. taxation of foreign income, but U.S. taxation of U.S. sourced income would rema...

08/24/2026

ACA in the News! "Millions of United States citizens live and work overseas. They contribute to the global economy and represent American interests abroad. However, they often face complex regulatory and legislative hurdles. From managing a unique tax system to handling restricted banking rules, expats deal with problems that lawmakers in Washington can easily overlook...American Citizens Abroad (ACA) steps in to fix this disconnect. As a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, ACA represents the interests of overseas Americans directly to the US Government." via CB Herald
https://cbherald.com/bridging-the-gap-for-us-expats-an-interview-with-aca-executive-director-marylouise-serrato/

Millions of United States citizens live and work overseas. They contribute to the global economy and represent American interests abroad. However, they often face complex regulatory and legislative hurdles. From managing a unique tax system to handling restricted banking rules, expats deal with prob...

08/23/2026

ABCK - AmCham Kuwait mirrors ACA's position on RBT; it is good for individuals and for U.S. economic and Strategic interests.
https://buff.ly/KLxddI2

ACA applauds AmCham Kuwait for its support of Residence-based taxation (RBT). AmCham Kuwait mirrors ACA's position on RBT; it is good for individuals and for U.S. economic and Strategic interests.

08/22/2026

ICYMI: The IRS and US Treasury need to provide better customer servicing.

RBT would eliminate US taxation of foreign income, but US taxation of US sourced income would remain taxable and overseas filers will still need to interact with the IRS and the US Treasury.

Read our letters to Congressional leadership on the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act.
https://buff.ly/JvTBBAz

As ACA continues to lobby for the passage of Residence-based taxation (RBT), we also support legislative efforts that address the current burdensome filing and compliance for U.S. overseas taxpayers. The IRS and U.S. Treasury need to provide better customer servicing. RBT would eliminate U.S. taxati...

08/20/2026

The IRS and U.S. Treasury need to provide better customer servicing. RBT would eliminate US taxation of foreign income, but US taxation of US sourced income would remain taxable and overseas filers will still need to interact with the IRS and the US Treasury.

Read our letters to Congressional leadership in the House and Senate on the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act.
https://buff.ly/JvTBBAz

As ACA continues to lobby for the passage of Residence-based taxation (RBT), we also support legislative efforts that address the current burdensome filing and compliance for U.S. overseas taxpayers. The IRS and U.S. Treasury need to provide better customer servicing. RBT would eliminate U.S. taxati...