Overseas Americans can register to vote and submit a ballot from anywhere in the world! It’s easy – but act fast to be sure that your vote is counted.
Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)
As discussed here last year, many US states passed new laws in 2021 that make it harder for Americans to exercise their Constitutional right to vote in 2022. Register now to vote in the 2022 federal elections. That’s always good sense, but now more important than before. It will give you the time to cope with any new rules and deadlines that...
The purpose of these pages is to inform, share and explain US tax reporting needs as well as banking and legal constraints to US citizens abroad. This is NOT individualized, professional tax, legal or banking advice for your particular situation.
While we make every effort to keep the information here current and accurate, neither FAWCO, nor the authors accept...
Americans’ voting rights are under attack, and all citizens, including FAWCO members, should join the struggle to protect them.
On November 3, the Senate failed even to discuss the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, much less to vote on it,
Most FAWCO members still use their passports as identification for boarding aircraft. Many also use driver's licenses or state-issued IDs once they are in the US to avoid having to carry their passports.
The requirement for REAL ID usage has been postponed until May 2023, but many state Motor Vehicle Adminstrations (MVAs) are already requiring that REAL ID requirements be...
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03) sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting urgent executive action to ensure Americans living abroad have access to COVID-19 vaccinations. There are nearly 9 million Americans living overseas, including tens of thousands of veterans, who may not have access to a vaccine.
Rep. Grijalva was joined by 26 Members...