04/01/2026
The Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force is proud to announce our
2026 Tax Webinar Series
Wednesdays from January 14 to March 4!
Click here to get your tickets now
https://www.democratsabroad.org/2026_tax_webinar_series?utm_campaign=2026_tax_webinar_series_emea1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=democratsabroad
Jan 14 - How To Survive Tax Day As An American Abroad
Jan 21 - FREE Demystifying Taxes and Voting For Americans Abroad
Jan 28 - FREE Clarifying Birthright Citizenship and the Child Tax Credit for American Families Abroad
Feb 4 - Retirement and Taxes for Americans Abroad
Feb 11 - How to Avoid Double Taxation for Americans Abroad
Feb 18 - How To Invest For Americans Abroad & Dual Citizens
Feb 25 - How to File the FBAR for Americans Abroad
Mar 4 - How to get Caught Up Filing Tax as an American Abroad
General Admission tickets cost $12.50 or $15, depending on the event, and discounted tickets are available for retirees, students, unemployed, and veterans. All proceeds go to Democrats Abroad to help rally the overseas vote.
All events take place online via Zoom, and anyone who RSVPs will receive the recording within 48 hours after the event ends.
How to Survive Tax Day as an American Abroad
Our first webinar of 2026 is to help Americans abroad save time and money on tax preparation and better understand the U.S. government resources available for filing a U.S. tax return from overseas. The goal of the session is to help you feel more confident about filing, understand whether it makes sense to file on your own, use tax preparation software, or hire an accountant, and become aware of your rights when dealing with the IRS. We will also debunk common myths surrounding the who, what, where, when, and why of filing a U.S. tax return as an American abroad.
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. GMT / 7 p.m. CET view your time zone
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(FREE) Demystifying Taxes and Voting for Americans Abroad
The aim of this event is to debunk common myths about the relationship between taxes and voting for Americans abroad. We will explain why taxes should not be a barrier to voting, how to vote from abroad, which elections you are eligible to vote in, and whether—if at all—your U.S. federal or state taxes are affected when you vote in U.S. elections while living abroad.
When: Wednesday, January 21 at 8 a.m. GMT / 9 a.m. CET view your time zone
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(FREE) Clarifying Birthright Citizenship and the Child Tax Credit for American Families Abroad
Did you know that American families living abroad qualify for a tax credit up to $2,200 per 0-18 year-old child, if the parent files a U.S. tax return? In this webinar, we’ll discuss how U.S. citizenship is obtained for children born abroad and how families can claim the Child Tax Credit.
When: Wednesday, January 28 at 6 p.m. GMT / 7 p.m. CET view your time zone
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Retirement and Taxes for Americans Abroad
Are you planning for your retirement, about to retire, or already retired? Have you ever wondered how taxes on your non-U.S. pension work? Join us to go over common retirement tax issues, including how Social Security is taxed and how U.S. retirement plans are treated for tax purposes, if you plan to retire abroad.
When: Wednesday, February 4 at 8 a.m. GMT / 9 a.m. CET view your time zone
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How to Avoid Double Taxation for Americans Abroad
One of the biggest problems Americans abroad face is double taxation — being taxed on the same income in your country of residence and in the U.S. In this webinar, we’ll go over the common areas of double taxation and the tools available to help Americans abroad legally avoid double taxation pitfalls, such as using the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Foreign Tax Credits, tax treaties, and how double taxation can be avoided with advanced tax planning.
When: Wednesday, February 11 at 6 p.m. GMT / 7 p.m. CET view your time zone
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How to Invest as a U.S. Citizen Living in the EU
Our annual investing webinar is one of our most popular to date! Americans abroad and dual citizens—particularly those living in Europe—often face significant challenges when trying to invest both locally and in the United States. We often feel like we're stuck between a rock and a hard place, unable to open an investment account in some cases and to save for our future. In this webinar, we'll go over investing basics and the options available. Please note, this session will focus on European Union regulations but will cover basic investing principles applicable anywhere.
When: Wednesday, February 18 at 8 a.m. GMT / 9 a.m. CET view your time zone
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How to File the FBAR for Americans Abroad
Tired of paying someone else to file the FBAR for you every year but not sure how to do it yourself? In this webinar, an expert will walk you through the FBAR filing process, which is free when done on your own. We’ll review the form, explain what information you need to gather, show you how to submit the FBAR online, and cover the filing deadline.
When: Wednesday, February 25 at 5 p.m. GMT / 6 p.m. CET view your time zone
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How to Catch Up on Filing U.S. Taxes from Abroad (Streamlined Filing)
Have you forgotten to file a U.S. tax return since you moved abroad, or have you been living outside the U.S. for a long time (perhaps even decades) without ever filing? Join us to go over the IRS Streamlined Filing Procedure, which allows eligible Americans abroad to get back into compliance with their U.S. tax obligations. The good news is that you don't have to file for all the years you’ve missed; you potentially won't owe any U.S. tax; and you might even be eligible for a refund from the IRS, depending on your circumstances.
When: Wednesday, March 4 at 8 a.m. GMT / 9 a.m. CET view your time zone
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If you are unable to attend any of these webinars live, you can get the recording by RSVPing for the event. The recording link will be emailed to everyone who RSVPs within 48 hours after the event ends.
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DA Global Taxation Tax Force
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Disclaimer: Democrats Abroad cannot provide individual tax advice. We are not tax lawyers, accountants or advisers. Please consult a professional tax adviser/accountant/return preparer when addressing your personal tax matters.
We recommend the IRS Tax Return Preparer Directory to find a service provider who meets your needs and budget, though buyers need always beware. Democrats Abroad suggests Americans abroad in need of tax advice consult the IRS Tax Return Preparer Directory to find an advisor or tax return preparer near you or providing online services: https://irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf
Democrats Abroad has launched a grassroots campaign in support of Residency Based Taxation.
