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2023 Press Releases
2022 Press Releases
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) and Americans Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (ACAGF) Congratulates Americans Abroad Caucus Co-chairs on their re-election to Congress (November 18, 2022)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) publishes new webinar to explain updated research report in support of residence-based taxation (August 24, 2023)
- ACA writes to leadership of the US House Committee on Rules to support the inclusion of Amendment 1157 (Same Country Exemption ruling) into the NDAA (July 14, 2022)
- ACA is pleased to see RBT Coalition call on Congress to hold hearings. (June 29, 2022)
- ACA study confirms that Residence-Based Taxation can be adopted without the US Treasury losing revenue (April 25, 2022)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) statement on House Ways & Means Oversight Subcommittee hearings on Challenges Facing American Taxpayers (February 10, 2022)
2021 Press Releases
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) looks forward to working with the Americans Abroad Caucus in the 117th Congress. (November 5, 2021)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) is pleased to see more organizations joining the Residence-Based Taxation (RBT) Coalition. (November 1, 2021)
- Journalist Andreas Kluth Receives The American Citizens Abroad (ACA) Thomas Paine Award. (July 12, 2021)
- NEWS ALERT: American Citizens Abroad, Inc. (ACA) applauds Bi-Partisan Effort Launched in Congress to Secure COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Americans Abroad (June 28, 2021)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) webinar on how to pass Residence-Based Taxation (RBT) sparks community and Congressional interest. (June 14, 2021)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) applauds growth in Residence-Based Taxation (RBT) Coalition which supports tax reform for Americans abroad. (May 28, 2021)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) submits testimony to Senate Finance Committee Hearing: “Closing of the Tax Gap: Lost Revenue from Noncompliance and the Role of Offshore Tax Evasion.” (May 26, 2021)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) writes to Congress and the US State Department reiterating need for vaccination of all Americans. (May 20, 2021)
- American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (ACAGF) announces fundraising campaign to raise $75,000 to support research work for Residence-Based Taxation. (April 13, 2021)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) submits testimony for the Senate Finance Committee hearing, “How US International Tax Policy Impacts American Workers, Jobs and Investment.” (March 26, 2021)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) proud to be part of the new Residence-Based Taxation (RBT) Coalition. (January 27, 2021)
2020 and Older Press Releases
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) continues advocacy amidst US Government offices in lockdown. (October 22, 2020)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) writes to Congress: American Overseas issues need attention not just during a pandemic. (October 1, 2020)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) Launches 5-Day “Voice Your Vote” Challenge Encouraging Overseas Voting (August 24, 2020)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) launches “Voice Your Vote” write-in campaign (May 18, 2020)
- ACA writes to IRS and Treasury urging them to find a solution for Americans overseas to access their recovery rebates (April 24, 2020)
- Americans Overseas Look to ACA’s Expat Tax Services Directory for Help during COVID-19 Pandemic. (April 9, 2020)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) Memorandum to Congress, Treasury and IRS Payment of 2020 Recovery Rebates to Individuals Abroad (March 30, 2020)
- State Department Federal Credit Union and American Citizens Abroad (ACA) ready to help Americans Overseas receive rebate recovery payments (March 26, 2020)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) Message to Congress, Treasury and IRS: Americans Living and Working Overseas Must Be Included in COVID Legislative Relief Efforts (March 24, 2020)
- Glen Frost appointed President of Americans Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (March 10, 2020)
- New service providers sign on to ACA’s Expat Professional Services Directory (February 13, 2020)
- ACA Updates and Relaunches Its Expat Tax Services Directory (January 14, 2020)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) announces production of monthly podcasts. (November 12, 2019)
- American Citizens Abroad seeks State Department employees rendering outstanding service to Americans abroad (October 14, 2019)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) sees results from recent write in campaign, ”Tax Fairness for Americans Overseas: An Idea Worth Fighting For!” (October 11, 2019)
- IRS Announcement on New Procedures for Small Taxpayers That Have or Will Renounce US Citizenship (September 9, 2019)
- American Citizens Abroad, Inc. (ACA) launches Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad: An Idea Worth Fighting For! Campaign to support residency-based taxation legislation. (September 5, 2019)
- Canadian Webcast - ACAGF Lifts the Veil on What’s Happening on Big Changes in Taxation of Americans Abroad (June 3, 2019)
- ACAGF Webcasts updating on the Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad Act (TFAA) (March 25, 2019)
- American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (ACAGF) begins series of Webcasts for The Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad Act - TFAA March 13th and 14th (February 28, 2019)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) issues detailed explanation of the “Tax Fairness For Americans Abroad Act of 2018” (H.R. 7358) (January 7, 2019)
- Congressman Holding today introduced a bill (the Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad Act of 2018, H.R. 7358) providing Americans abroad with alternative tax exclusion, offering residency-based taxation in lieu of existing citizenship-based taxation. (December 20, 2018)
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) 2.0 Must Include Residency-Based Tax Reform for US Citizens Living and Working Overseas (November 2, 2018)
- ACA presented oral testimony at IRS public hearing on Treasury's proposed regulations relating to Section 965 (October 22, 2018)
- ACA submits comments on Department of Treasury proposed Transition Tax regulations (October 9, 2018)
- The Internal Revenue Service Has Offered Penalty, Filing Relief to Many Who Are Subject to the New Transition Tax on Foreign Earnings (June 5, 2018)
- American Citizens Abroad update on Residency-based taxation (RBT) (May 4, 2018)
- ACA Submits Statement to Senate Finance Committee Hearings On Early Impressions Of TCJA (April 24, 2018)
- Treasury Department provides some relief from the new transition tax for Americans Overseas (April 4, 2018)
- ACA Write to Treasury Department (March 22, 2018)
- Congressman George Holding (R-NC) received ACA Benjamin Franklin Award for service on behalf of the Overseas American community (January 31, 2018)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) Calls on Congress to Hold Hearings on Taxation of Americans Abroad (December 29, 2017)
- ACA Statement on Tax Reform (December 4, 2017)
- American Citizens Abroad Completes Crowd-Funding of Revenue Estimates for Push for Residency-Based Taxation as Part of Tax Reform (November 21, 2017)
- ACA submits statement urging Senate to include residency-based taxation (RBT) in Senate bill (November 13, 2017)
- Increasing or eliminating the cap on the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is not the solution to tax reform for Americans overseas (November 13, 2017)
- American Citizens Abroad, Inc. (ACA) and American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (ACAGF) Announces Tax Reform Revenue Estimate Analysis (November 7, 2017)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) Responds to GOP Tax Reform Bill (November 2, 2017)
- American Citizens Abroad (ACA) Releases Updated Refinements on Residency-Based Taxation (September 29, 2017)
- ACA submits comments to Senate Finance Committee on reforming tax for overseas Americans (July 18, 2017)
- ACA produces “All You Need to Know” video for its award winning ACA-Member/SDFCU Account (May 23, 2017)
- Open Letter On Tax Reform To Administration And Congress (May 18, 2017)
- ACA Submits Testimony On FATCA (April 26, 2017)
- ACA members-only profile now offers online notary services (April 19, 2017)
- Jackie Bugnion Receives Award for Exceptional Service to Americans Abroad (March 28, 2017)
- ACA Global Foundation (ACAGF) Launches Fundraising Campaign to Support Tax Reform for Americans Living Overseas (March 21, 2017)
- 2016 Thomas Jefferson Award Call for Nominations (March 13, 2017)
- Surtax On Americans Living And Working Overseas Will End With Reforms To The Affordable Care Act (March 9, 2017)
- ACA Announces Changes To Approach To Residency-Based Taxation For Americans Overseas (February 14, 2017)
- Treasury Department Slams The Door On Same Country Exemption For Americans Abroad (January 4, 2017)
- American Citizens Abroad, Inc. (ACA) publishes detailed Residency-based taxation (RBT) proposal and launches coalition to score proposal (December 6, 2016)
- ACA-State Department Federal Credit Union wins Best International US Services Provider Award (October 16, 2016)
- Latest News: National Taxpayer Advocate Public Forum (June 10, 2016)
- New ACA Member Benefits: State-Side Banking Services for US Citizens Living Overseas (March 1, 2016)
ACA is frequently called on for on-air media interviews and quoted in leading publications such as The Hill, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal. Below are recent articles where ACA was quoted.
The American Expat Financial News Journal (February 14, 2023)
Will U.S. expats, accidentals finally make progress in 2023, with their anti-CBT fight?
The American Expat Financial News Journal (January 24, 2023)
BREAKING: US Supreme Court declines to hear FBAR plea of Boston-area gran, 82
Tax Notes International, January 16, 2023
"Notice 2023-11: Temporary Relief for Permanent FATCA Problems" by Robert Goulder*
*ACA is not quoted in this article, but ACA's work has been included in the article.
Tax Notes Federal, January 16, 2023
“Group Voices Compliance Concerns Following IRS FATCA Notice,” by Kiarra M. Strocko
The Washington Post (December 23, 2022)
Millions of Americans have left the country. Where are they going, and why?
Tax Notes Today International, FATCA Expert, Tax Notes Today Global and Tax Notes Today International, October 3, 2022
"In Praise of Postponement: What Dutch Banks Tell Us About FATCA"
The American Expat Financial News Journal (October 9, 2022)
Proposed legislation would address the ‘Expat Retirement Surprise’, but some say SS solvency concerns could keep it from passing…and just-revealed setback to bill’s progress has sparked calls for a write-in campaign by American Citizens Abroad
Tax Notes Today International and Treasury Tax Correspondence (September 7, 2022)
“Expatriates Group Reiterates Call for FATCA Relief”
The Comin' Home Podcast with John Alan (September 2, 2022)
TAXES! American Citizens Abroad want Residence-Based Taxation - ep.186 with Marylouise Serrato
The American Expat Financial News Journal (September 2, 2022)
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Lammers tells ACA how expats can use TAP to make their voices heard
The American Expat Financial News Journal (August 25, 2022)
ICYMI: American Citizens Abroad highlights its recent findings on U.S. adoption of RBT
Forbes (July 28, 2022)
Does Renouncing U.S. Citizenship Make Sense For The Average American Abroad?
Tax Notes International, July 12, 2022, Pg. 4923-4924
Defense Bill Amendment Would Offer FATCA Same-Country Exception by Andrew Velarde
Tax Notes International, May 16, 2022, pp. 973-979
Would Residence-Based Taxation Break the Bank? by Robert Goulder
Tax Notes International, p. 963 (May 2, 2022)
Group Insists Residency-Based Taxation Can Be Revenue Neutral by Andrew Velarde
The American (April 30, 2022)
Residence-Based Taxation Could Work With No Loss of Tax Revenue Says ACA
The Financial Times Limited (April 29, 2022)
Letter from Charles Bruce, Chairman, American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation: America is scratching its head over tax changes too
Bloomberg Tax Daily Tax Report (April 26, 2022)
Taxation of Americans Abroad
International Adviser (April 26, 2022)
Shift to residence-based taxation ‘would cost the US nothing’
Wealth Briefing (April 26, 2022)
Changing US Tax Model Won't Damage Revenues – ACA
The American Expat Financial News Journal (April 24, 2022)
BREAKING: Major ACA/DEG analysis finds U.S. move to residence-based tax regime 'could be revenue-neutral'
The American Expat Financial News Journal (April 19, 2022)
ACA: 'TIGTA report on FATCA is further proof that Congressional hearings are needed now'
Tax Notes (April 4, 2022)
ACA submits Statement for the Record for House Ways & Means Oversight Subcommittee March 17, 2022 Hearing with IRS Commissioner Rettig
Tax Notes International, p. 963 (February 21, 2022)
Americans Abroad Protest Offshore Reporting Regs by Benjamin Guggenheim
The American (January - February 2022)
Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act Introduced
Tax Notes International, pp. 1175-117 (December 6, 2021)
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Simplify Returns For Taxpayers Abroad by Andrew Velarde
Mexico Daily News (November 3, 2021)
More organizations join coalition fighting for new tax rules for US expats
Voices of America (VOA) (October 25, 2021)
WHO Chief: Barriers to Vaccination Goal are 'Politics and Profit'
The Washington Post (October 24, 2021)
Americans abroad search for a first vaccine dose as millions at home get their third one
The Hill (October 13, 2021)
Expats plead with US to deliver COVID-19 vaccines
The American Expat Financial News Journal (August 24, 2021)
ACA continues call for 'vaccines for Americans abroad' as DC lawmakers also maintain pressure on Biden admin
Financial Times (August 10, 2021)
Charles Bruce, ACA Legal Counsel, letter to the editor
The American Expat Financial News Journal (August 1, 2021)
State Dept. reiterates U.S. policy not 'to distribute Covid vaccines to Americans overseas'
The American (July 20, 2021)
Journalist Andreas Kluth Receives the ACA Thomas Paine Award
BBC (July 4, 2021)
ACA mentioned on BBC Sound discussing Americans abroad and the burden of tax. Why are expat Americans increasingly unhappy with US citizenship tax rules?
The American Expat Financial News Journal (June 25, 2021)
BREAKING: Expat vaccination issue heats up, as bipartisan group of U.S. Senators urges Blinken to act
The Hill (June 23, 2021)
Americans living abroad plead for COVID-19 vaccine
The American Expat Financial News Journal (June 11, 2021)
Looming confrontation seen between U.S. and its FATCA signatories, as 'FATCA II' takes shape in Washington
The American Expat Financial News Journal (June 10, 2021)
ACA to Treasury: 'de minimis rule' needed for GILTI and Transition Tax (and btw, RBT is needed too)
The American (May 21, 2021)
ACA Writes to Congress and State Dept. About Vaccinations
South China Morning Post (May 19, 2021)
As Biden pledges 80m vaccines for world, US expats ask ‘what about us?’
Reuters (May 12, 2021)
Far-flung U.S. citizens clamour for vaccines from embassies
Various Radio Shows (May 12, 2021)
ACA featured on various radio shows discussing vaccines for US citizens abroad
Voice of America (VOA) (May 10, 2021)
Overseas and Overlooked, Americans in Thailand Seek Vaccines
The New York Times (May 6, 2021)
Why an Estimated 100,000 Americans Abroad Face Passport Problems
The Atlantic (April 19, 2021)
The Americans Who Still Can’t Get Vaccinated
The American Expat Financial News Journal (April 13, 2021)
ACA in drive to fund update of residence-based taxation research, ahead of perceived need
Built In, March 30, 2021
Digital Nomads Are Here to Stay
Tax Notes Today and Tax Notes Federal, March 26, 2021
American Citizens Abroad Calls for Residence-Based Taxation
The American Expat Financial News Journal (Ferbuary 23, 2021)
Dutch banks unable to process latest U.S. Coronavirus stimulus checks
Tax Notes Federal, February 1, 2021, p. 812
Organizations Band Together to Advocate for Residency Taxation
Washington Examiner (January 31, 2021)
Biden should embrace residence-based taxation
American Expat Financial News Journal (January 28, 2021)
BREAKING: New group formed to lobby DC lawmakers to switch U.S. to residence-based tax regime
The American (January 28, 2021)
Residence-Based Taxation Coalition Launched
The Wall Street Journal (January 14, 2021)
The Future of Everything
Law360 Tax Authority (January 11, 2021)
IRS Promises Enhanced Services For Americans Abroad
The Washington Post (January 5, 2021)
USPS delays could hit Georgia military, overseas ballots
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