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.”

Rebecca Lammers, head of the Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force

Even Americans living in low-tax countries get taxed twice—just for being American. The testimonial of an American and his Canadian wife explains the U.S. policy of taxing citizens on their worldwide income even if they don’t live in the country.

Americans abroad spend a shocking amount to comply with U.S. double taxation—even when they don’t owe any U.S. taxes.

As an American living in Austria, Mitchell Davis faces continuous problems trying to invest and save money for retirement.

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