An Accidental American Describes Her ”OMG” Moment: The Horror Of FATCA And Taxation Based Citizenship

<p>February 6, 2022 - Participants Include:</p> <p> </p> <p>Amy Purcell - <a href='https://www.twitter.com/amy_from_sydney'>@Amy_From_Sydney</a></p> <p>John Richardson - <a href='https://www.twitter.com/expatriationlaw'>@Expatriationlaw</a></p> <p>______________________________________________________</p> <p>A fascinating discussion with Amy - born to a US citizen mother in Australia -  who has lived in Sydney Australia her whole life. She has visited the United States but has never had any economic connection to the United States. In other words, she is an "<a href='https://www.facebook.com/accidentalamericans'>Accidental American</a>".</p> <p>In March of 2021 she received a <a href='http://citizenshipsolutions.ca/2014/10/29/have-you-received-a-fatca-letter-or-been-warned-of-the-consequences-of-being-a-u-s-person/'>FATCA inquiry</a> from her Australian bank. In this podcast she describes her "<a href='https://isaacbrocksociety.ca/2014/07/11/must-read-for-us-persons-in-their-omg-moment-cross-post-from-maplesandbox-ca/'>OMG Moment</a>". She generously describes her emotions, her response (getting a Social Security Number) and filing taxes through the streamlined process.</p> <p>Amy then describes her advocacy which included contact with a US based politician. Her description which was <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/AmericanExpatriates/posts/2087807871385274/'>posted on Facebook</a> included:</p> <p>______________________________________________</p> "I have some fantastic news!!!   I finally got to meet a USA politician!!!   Just got off a call with David Anderson from Texas. He was shocked and surprised at the tax situation and FATCA issues faced by citizens abroad. It is encouraging to have the support."   _________________________________________________________________   Amy Purcell is a an example of where perseverance and motivation can lead!