US citizens living outside their country have only had the right to vote in its elections for around 50 years. Long-time members recall how FAWCO sent a teabag to every member of Congress in 1976 – the bicentennial year – reminding them that “Taxation without...
If you are an American living overseas you may have many questions about your rights and responsibilities. FAWCO’s US Issues Committees serve as a valuable resource to assist you with US Citizenship, Tax and Banking, and Voting from Overseas issues and to work for more effective representation in Washington. In fact, did you know that FAWCO was instrumental in the creation of theAmericans...
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US Citizenship Committee seeks to ensure that US citizens living abroad retain the broadest possible range of citizenship rights under US law.and serves as a source of up-to-date information regarding US citizenship laws for FAWCO members and their families. Please have a look at these links for current issues that concern all expat Americans: Click here for consular services Click here for information on passport fees Citizenship and Immigration: www.uscis.gov
Contact the US Citizenship Committee Chair Judith Furukawa (AWC Brussels) - |
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The US Tax & Banking Committee gathers information on US tax and banking legislation and regulations, and informs the membership of their US tax responsibilities while living overseas. It collects information from the FAWCO membership on specific tax and banking related problems to bring these to the attention of legislators in Washington.
FAWCO members can learn more about the State Department Federal Credit Union and FAWCO's cooperation in this article for FAWCO registered users.
The Tax & Banking Committee develops lists of resources and advisors, and publishes periodic newsletters, presentations and videos, and updates and links to media articles and other resources for Overseas Americans and “US tax persons.” You can find more information on each category by clicking on the title below.
We encourage Overseas Americans to plan their international financial lives and maintain compliant status with US regulations.
Remember, overseas residents have until June 15 each year to file their US taxes. However if you owe taxes, to avoid late payment penalties, pay the taxes by April 15. Please refer to this link for more detailed information.
Even as a FAWCO Member, you must subscribe to receive the US Liaison Bulletins, which include information about US citizenship, voting from overseas and tax and banking information.
Send us your questions, comments, problems or let us know if we can help you with anything. Contact .
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Lucy Laederich The FAWCO U.S. Liaison helps to coordinate FAWCO’s work with other overseas advocacy organizations and represents FAWCO’s positions in Washington during Overseas Americans Week, for example, or when legislation is drafted or introduced that directly affects Americans living and working overseas. |
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