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American Citizens Abroad (ACA) publishes new webinar to explain updated research report in support of residence-based taxation

Washington, DC

August 24, 2022

American Citizens Abroad (ACA) publishes new webinar to explain updated research report in support of residence-based taxation

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American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (ACAGF) announces fundraising campaign to raise $75,000 to support research work for Residence-Based Taxation

Washington, DC

April 13, 2021

American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (ACAGF) announces fundraising campaign to raise $75,000 to support research work for Residence-Based Taxation.

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Glen Frost appointed President of Americans Citizens Abroad Global Foundation

Washington, DC

March 10, 2020


Glen Frost appointed President of Americans Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (ACAGF)

 

American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (ACAGF), the sister educational and research organization to American Citizens Abroad (ACA) announced today that Glen Frost has been appointed to serve as President of American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation. Glen will also continue to serve as Associate Legal Counsel for both organizations. In these roles, he strives to promote the well-being of U.S. citizens abroad. Glen accomplishes this by working with the foundation to (1) identify critical issues and activities that impact Americans abroad; (2) analyze and develop information about these subjects; and (3) ensure that such information is provided to all affected parties—both individuals and governments—and widely disseminated otherwise. Glen is also the managing partner for Frost & Associates, LLC. He focuses his national and international practices on tax controversy and tax planning matters, business law matters, and estate planning matters and has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent® Lawyer Rating. Glen earned his JD and LL.M. in Taxation from University of Baltimore School of Law. He is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner™.

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ACAGF Webcasts updating on the Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad Act (TFAA)

Washington, DC

March 25, 2019


On March 13th and 14th, American Citizens Abroad (ACA) and American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (ACAGF) hosted two webcasts updating the community on the recently introduced legislation, Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad Act (TFAA).

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AMERICAN CITIZENS ABROAD COMPLETES CROWD-FUNDING OF REVENUE ESTIMATES FOR PUSH FOR RESIDENCY-BASED TAXATION AS PART OF TAX REFORM

American Citizens Abroad (ACA) announced today that it has accomplished its goal of $75,000 to fund its efforts for Residency-based taxation (RBT).


Washington, DC

November 21, 2017


ACA’s sister organization, American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation (a section 501(c)(3) charitable organization) began a crowd-funding campaign in March to raise funds for revenue estimation of its RBT approach and to present this work to key offices in the Administration and Congress. On November 7th, District Economics Group (DEG), an independent economic consulting firm, concluded the work and determined that “it would be possible to reach a revenue neutral budget score within the ten-year congressional budget window of 2018 through 2027.” 

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ACA GLOBAL FOUNDATION (ACAGF) LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT TAX REFORM FOR AMERICANS LIVING OVERSEAS

March 21, 2017
Washington, DC
 
Congress is slated after the summer recess to take up the issue of comprehensive tax reform. The upcoming tax-reform process is focusing on residence-based taxation changes for US foreign businesses, and American Citizens Abroad (ACA) advocates working to persuade Congress that the tax law should include residence-based taxation for individuals as well. Currently, Americans living overseas are taxed in the US based on citizenship.

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NOW'S THE TIME FOR RESIDENCY-BASED TAXATION. DONATE TODAY!

Now’s The Time – Start Taxing Americans Abroad Like Other Countries Tax Their Citizens

 

Donate today to this important work.  Your donation is tax deductible.  Donate today.

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Stateside banking access for ACA Members!

Through ACA Global Foundation’s research and canvassing of members, ACA discovered a serious need for State-Side banking services for Americans living and working overseas.  ACA, Inc., ACA Global Foundation’s sister organization has now provided that product with the ACA/SDFCU account.  To learn more about this great, new member benefit, see:  https://www.americansabroad.org/sdfcu-account/

Survey results on consequences of FATCA for Americans living overseas

University of Nevada, Reno and American Citizens Global Foundation offer report on impacts of tax legislation


Americans Abroad Global Foundation (ACAGF), in conjunction with the University of Nevada, Reno released results today on a new study finding that most Americans overseas feel the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) negatively impacts their professional pursuits and that compliance is over burdensome. The majority of respondents’ perception was consistent with the sentiment that the U.S. government is not concerned about the impact of FATCA on its citizens living abroad.

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American Citizens Abroad Global Foundation Seeks Views on Tax Laws

FATCA has been debated in the US and abroad among politicans, businesses and American taxpayers living overseas and/or with ties to other countries. While its intent on reducing or eliminating tax evasion is almost universally supported, many feel the law increases the compliance burden on many taxpayers and institutions.

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