ACA Isn't Stopping the Push for Tax Reform and Neither Should You!

Join the growing number of individuals who support ACA by donating, joining and using our write-in campaigns. The government shutdown is not stopping work on RBT. ACA, headquartered in DC, is working non-stop to build awareness and keep the pressure on! If you haven't watched our webinar with our DC lobbyist, BGR Group, then you should join ACA today so you can view it.

Here are the highlights:

• Work on RBT continues even during the shutdown.
• ACA Global Foundation research on modeling for RBT and the cost is ongoing. Our research will be important to Congressional offices and the tax writing committees.
• Staff in both Congressman LaHood and Senator Young's offices have met with the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) and are in active discussions with them.
• JCT is actively scoring the legislation, and refinements to the bill are being made.
• JCT and both Congressional offices are paying close attention to elements of the bill that could result in tax loopholes - these need to be closed.
• The goal is to get the legislation to be revenue neutral (not costing the U.S. Treasury) or as close to neutral as possible.
• BGR has long standing relationships with both Congressman LaHood and Senator Young.
• There is bi-partisan support for tax reform. Democrat champions in Congress, including Congressman Beyer and Congresswoman Titus - Chair of the Americans abroad Caucus, have introduced legislation calling for reforms.
• BGR is working alongside ACA and its management team to meet with Congressional offices to socialize the legislation.
• ACA will have an opportunity to review the revised legislative language and provide comment. 
• ACA will share results of its research to inform offices, staying on top of developments and using every opportunity to share its views.

Three things you can do. Do one, do two or better yet, do all three.

1. Join ACA if you are not a member.
2. Donate to ACA, Inc. 
3. Join our write-in campaign to get us more contacts in more offices. 

Remember ACA is looking to get as many write-in campaign messages into Congressional offices as possible before the end of November. The President made a campaign promise to end double taxation, there is bicameral support for RBT legislation, Congressman LaHood introduced RBT legislation in the last Congress, Committee staff and JCT are analyzing the LaHood Residence Based Taxation for Americans Abroad Act (H.R. 10468) legislation prior to reintroduction, Congressman Hurd has introduced the Holy Sovereignty Protection Act (H.R. 4501) exempting the new American Pope from taxation on foreign income, VISA programs are in development that will allow foreigners to exempt their foreign income from US taxation. Congress and the Administration see that taxing U.S. citizens on foreign income is a problem that needs a solution. Let your Representatives know so ACA can follow up with their offices! 

Did you miss our webinar? If you are an ACA member, you can visit the ACA Presentations and Webinars page in our Members Section (login required) to hear from our experts about the latest developments. Missed the webinar because you are not an ACA member? Then join today and access the webinar. Don't forget, ACA will follow up with a visit to their offices to support your efforts! Your help is essential. Thank you!