Democrats Abroad is running a live Zoom on Facebook and YouTube.

We've watched some of it, and saw Corey Booker, Jane Fonda, Nancy Pelosi, and Adam Schiff plus others. It's still running -
https://www.youtube.com/live/9cgIbShsWak?si=RlhVhGJf7xrQgOwA

Ear conclusion from The Beaver to Wally

Social Security/Tax/Pension

I'm an American and I live in France. I have my US Social Security paid directly to my French bank account (best exchange rate) with no Medicare PartB deduction(don't need it). I file US taxes because it's required and there's a tax treaty so I'm not taxed twice. Now, I applied for and have started receiving a UK state pension which is also being paid directly into my French account, totally bypassing my American bank. My French bank has no reporting requirement to the US government unless my account goes over 10k euros (pesky FATCA).
The UK pension service doesn't report to the US that I'm getting a pension from them. The UK did pay me 11 years worth in one sum because I didn't claim when I could have(I didn't know I was eligible) which pushed me well over the 10K euros amount in my account, plus they are paying me monthly.

Theoretically, I'm supposed to report the UK monies. Apart from the lump sum, the monthly isn't all that much. So, I'm not sure what to tell my US accountant.
Cross posted in the Lounge - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182056668

Social Security/Tax/Pension

I'm an American and I live in France. I have my US Social Security paid directly to my French bank account (best exchange rate) with no Medicare PartB deduction(don't need it). I file US taxes because it's required and there's a tax treaty so I'm not taxed twice. Now, I applied for and have started receiving a UK state pension which is also being paid directly into my French account, totally bypassing my American bank. My French bank has no reporting requirement to the US government unless my account goes over 10k euros (pesky FATCA).
The UK pension service doesn't report to the US that I'm getting a pension from them. The UK did pay me 11 years worth in one sum because I didn't claim when I could have(I didn't know I was eligible) which pushed me well over the 10K euros amount in my account, plus they are paying me monthly.

Theoretically, I'm supposed to report the UK monies. Apart from the lump sum, the monthly isn't all that much. So, I'm not sure what to tell my US accountant.

Added on edit - Posting here because I can't find a 'Financial Forum' and I don't think this is right for GD. Thanks!

Where is the best place to get Harris/Walz campaign merchandise?

The gear at https://store.kamalaharris.com/ is not very inspired, IMHO.

We have friends going to the US who will pick stuff up for us, but we want to make sure that it's US made and that much of the money goes to the campaign.

MODS: If this is the wrong place to post, let me know, please.

Presidents during my lifetime - Ranked worst to best - Comments and disagreements welcomed

Donald Trump
Ronald Reagan
George W Bush
Gerald Ford
Richard M. Nixon
George Bush
John F Kennedy
Bill Clinton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
Jimmy Carter
Harry S. Truman
Barack Obama
Joseph Biden


Sorry, left out Jimmy Carter. Fixed
I shall now go and hide in the cellar.

Change a movie or book title so it shows off the new GQP -

Blazing Weirdos

My Fair Weirdo

The Good, The Bad, and The Weirdo

Weirdo Business

The Longest Weirdo

So, is it JD Palin or Sarah Vance? Or Corporal Press Release?

So, is it JD Palin or Sarah Vance?

Advice for the next 90 days

This is a marathon, not a sprint.
(1) Take Care: Please don't ever let yourself be demoralized by any of the inevitable incoming artillery.

(2) TEAMWORK: Please don't ever publish or republish any of the inevitable enemy propaganda on any social network.
#EyesOnThePrize