If you are a US citizen or resident alien living outside the United States, even though you may not owe any US tax, you generally are required to file US income tax returns, estate tax returns, and gift tax returns. Some may also be required to file a state or local tax return.
Regardless of...
Overseas American voters should learn about a massive bill, called HR 1, the For the People Act of 2021 (called S. 1 in the Senate), to improve and secure US elections, and urge their Representatives and Senators to pass it. See especially the section devoted to overseas military and civilian voters (Title I, Subtitle J). Act now: the House of Representatives...
Voters from these states, register to vote/request your absentee ballots now! FAWCO Clubs and Members, please publicize these elections and reach out to any voters from these states whom you know and encourage them to vote (if they can do so - see below for details.)
Louisiana has a special federal primary election scheduled for March...
The US national election is nearly over, but two races remain for people in Georgia: run-off elections on January 5, for both of the state’s seats in the US Senate. These are important in themselves, but are also very likely to determine which political party has control of the Senate, which will affect the whole country.
So, after taking at...
To all the FAWCO members who voted in the 2020 US election, and helped and encouraged other overseas Americans to vote, as individuals and through their FAWCO clubs and other organizations – thank you for spending your time, energy and in some cases money to help overseas Americans fulfil their right and duty as citizens to vote. Your efforts deserve...Overseas US citizens can start or keep doing three things to contribute to a safe and legitimate election in 2020.