December 21, 2024 - Participants include:
Doris Speer - @AARO President
John Richardson - @ExpatriationLaw
On December 21, 2024 the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 82 - The Social Security Fairness Act. H.R. 82 eliminated the "Windfall Elimination Provision" and the the "Government Pension Offset".
Bottom Line: Many public employees in the United States and U.S. citizens living outside the United States will no longer have their Social Security pensions reduced.
AI Description:
"Hello from Toronto, Canada! On this momentous December 21st, 2024, John Richardson offers a deep dive into a significant shift impacting Americans living abroad. Forget about tax discussions; something monumental happened yesterday in the U.S. Senate.
The Senate's approval of H.R. 82 marks the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), a long-standing Social Security obstacle that unfairly reduced benefits for many Americans overseas. Host John welcomes Dora Speer, president of AARO in Paris, to demystify this issue and explore the milestone achieved through powerful advocacy.
Tune in to understand why this repeal is essential for expatriates and how combined effort led to this landmark change. Plus, join the conversation on future tax reforms and how vital organizations like AARO are driving change for expats worldwide."
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