AARO has prepared a set of talking points to support ongoing discussions to end the citizen-based taxation system in the U.S. and move to an alternate method. Links to supporting documentation are included with the talking points.
Read More...The National Taxpayer Advocate has released its annual report to Congress proposing legislative recommendations to resolve taxpayer problems.
Read MoreThe Social Security Administration (SSA) provides online accounts for people to access their account information, but overseas Americans have been unable set up these accounts from outside the U.S. There may be a way for you to do this.
Read More...AARO recently submitted comments to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) stating the annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is unnecessary.
Read More...Proposals submitted by AARO and others have been incorporated into the Taxpayer First Act Office report which was just submitted to Congress in January 2021. AARO hopes that these suggestions will eventually lead to better taxpayer services for Americans living overseas.
Read More...AARO recently learned of proposed rule changes concerning the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) which would require additional documentation for U.S. sponsors of intended family-member immigrants.
Read More...The lawsuits against the transition and GILTI taxes brought by AARO Board member Monte Silver continue to advance with favorable results.
Read More...AARO is always on the lookout for articles which would be interesting to our members. If you have an article or a suggestion to pitch, please contact us.
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AARO urges all Americans overseas who have not already done so to create an account and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) in order to receive updated travel and other security information, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis. AARO's understanding is that the information contained in the enrollment is NOT shared with the IRS or other USG agencies.
Enroll here: https://step.state.gov
In addition to its core activity of advocacy on behalf of the almost 9 million Americans living and working abroad, AARO offers benefits to members that can make their life abroad easier and more interesting!
The Caucus groups legislators who understand and care about their overseas constituents. AARO is proud to work with these Members of Congress.
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