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.

Why Rep. LaHood’s approach is particularly well-developed in evaluating the opportunity for residence-based taxation for Americans abroad and mitigating some of the transition risks.

A Pennsylvanian living in Japan feels the uniquely American pain of being a U.S. citizen abroad.

An American caring for an elderly relative suffers from the hidden burdens of being an American abroad.

Pete Sepp: “Whether it's part of the discussion over extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act or a standalone bill that moves through the legislative process in some other way, Congressman LaHood's Residence-Based Taxation for Americans Abroad Act answers to the central purpose of providing Americans abroad with a pragmatic pathway to tax fairness.”

What is a legislative “score”—and why does it matter for residence-based taxation?  Read our explainer.

Changing laws costs money. Your donations have gotten us this far. Now we need your help to ensure that residence-based taxation passes Congress this year.

William, from Texas, has an MBA, but still struggles with his U.S. taxes and getting basic financial services as an American living in the United Kingdom.