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

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.

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.