Caught between two worlds, Murielle looks to Congress to end “absurd” U.S. reporting rules
It’s bad enough being an American abroad if you were born and raised in the country and still consider it home. It’s infinitely worse for “accidental” Americans born in the United States but who have few connections to the country other than the expense and hassle of filing two annual tax returns plus FATCA and FBAR forms.
A Pennsylvanian in Japan feels the uniquely American pain of being a U.S. citizen abroad
A Pennsylvanian living in Japan feels the uniquely American pain of being a U.S. citizen abroad.
Americans abroad need to save for retirement, too. It’s not easy.
Karen in Switzerland just wants to live a normal life but U.S. tax and financial regulations make that impossible.
Is the U.S. tax system worse than Eritrea's for overseas citizens?
Image comparing the US with Eritrea regarding the American tax system.
A French life, a Kafkaesque American tax burden
Claire Laborde was born in California but has lived in France her entire life. She struggles with Kafkaesque U.S. tax rules despite having no U.S. income.
Surprise! Being an American abroad means being a second-class citizen
April Giarla, an American living in France, says she has been denied basic financial rights that her neighbors enjoy without a second thought--simply because she is American.
The unexpected costs of being an American abroad
Laura Sanchez moved to Europe to be closer to family. Little did she suspect that her U.S. citizenship might be a handicap.