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.
An American in Australia pleads for dignity, respect and freedom
A young American in Australia shares his experience trying to comply with a U.S. tax system designed to thwart hard-core tax evaders but which prevents normal people from leading normal lives.
From Michigan to London, a tax nightmare planning for retirement and children's education
Christina’s nightmare began as she and her husband tried to plan for their future—retirement, investment accounts and their children’s education.
The hidden burden of being an American abroad
An American caring for an elderly relative suffers from the hidden burdens of being an American abroad.
U.S. and Dutch tax laws are simply incompatible
An American living in the Netherlands can’t take proper advantage of the bilateral tax treaty because the two countries just tax things differently. The only solution is residence-based taxation.