FAWCO’s US Voting Committee has always asked overseas Americans who are FAWCO members to vote and promote voting in US elections in several ways. In the last few years, we have suggested some new actions to take, as threats to US democracy have risen. This article gives my answers to the best question I was asked at FAWCO’s Interim Meeting...
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The USA needs overseas Americans to play their part in the nationwide elections in autumn 2024. If you ask why your country needs you so much, see US Voting Committee articles here, here and here, to name just a few sources of information.
If you have not already registered to vote/requested a ballot, do it now. Why? Overseas voters have...
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Per the Bank Secrecy Act, every year you must report certain foreign financial accounts, such as bank accounts, brokerage accounts and mutual funds, to the Treasury Department by filing a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) on Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Form 114.
Who must file?
Any US person (citizens, resident aliens, trusts, estates and domestic entities) with an...
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To ensure that you can vote in the 2024 US elections, pick your reason to register/request a ballot as early as possible in February:
- to take the first step in your plan to ensure that you vote in 2024;
- to ensure that you can solve any problems that may arise with your registration/request form;
- to ensure that you can take part...
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“The Debrief,” a quarterly webinar offered by FAWCO sponsor London & Capital, is your chance to bring your burning questions to Pau Morilla-Giner, Chief Investment Officer. It’s accessible to everyone, regardless of your financial knowledge.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this webinar is for you! Join Iain Tait, Partner and Head of the Private Investment Office,
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London & Capital, the FAWCO sponsored resource, has published an article in November 2023 called “Considerations for US Persons Coming up to the 2023 Tax Year End.” Although this article is geared mainly toward Americans living in the UK, it does summarize six strategic areas that US citizens living abroad need to be aware of: Capital Gains Planning, Foreign Tax...