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.

How many Americans live outside the United States, and why is double taxation a daily nightmare? The numbers tell a powerful story.

Jan Stransky is a Czech-American dual citizen living in Prague. He already pays taxes in the Czech Republic. He shouldn’t have to also file a U.S. tax declaration unless he has U.S. income.

Presidential candidates from both major U.S. political parties are now (finally!) on the record as being aware of the many tax and financial services issues plaguing Americans abroad–and pledging to do something about it. 

Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad has reached out to 10 teams of Congressional Republicans preparing next year’s big tax debate in order to educate them about the often negative effect of U.S. tax rules on U.S. citizens abroad.

Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad endorses proposal for elective residence-based taxation to end discrimination against U.S. citizens overseas.