Town Hall on US Taxes and Banking in Switzerland - 2 September

Americans Abroad Town Hall on US Taxes and Banking in Switzerland

When: Wednesday 2 September 2009. Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7pm

Where: LLC Room at Webster University, Route de Collex 15, 1293 Bellevue (see below for directions)

Guest speakers:

Charles C. Adams, Jr., Managing Partner, Hogan & Hartson

Geoffrey DeHaven, Enrolled Agent & US Certified Financial Planner (TM), US Tax Abroad

Milan Patel, Senior Associate, Withers LLP

Roy F. Ryan, Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

RSVP: Please sign up at events@democrats.ch

American Citizens Abroad, Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad are holding a Town Hall meeting for Americans living or working in Switzerland on the issues of U.S. taxes and banking in Switzerland. We've invited a panel of experts to speak about the U.S. Treasury's proposed modified Qualified Intermediary Regulations set to become effective January 1, 2010 and to new FBAR filing requirements for foreign bank accounts and what effect they have on U.S. citizens. They will also explain the current voluntary compliance initiative that is in place at the moment but set to expire on 23 September 2009. The panel will cover these issues as well as take questions about filing the FBAR, U.S. taxes and more.

The purpose of the meeting in to offer guidance and clarity on these complex issues and provide a service to our members. At the meeting, we will have volunteers on hand to assist anyone who wishes to send a letter to their U.S. Representative to raise their awareness on the concerns of Americans living abroad.

This event is open to all American citizens. Please RSVP to events@democrats.ch quoting ''Geneva Town Hall'' in the subject line. For directions, please visit Webster University

Directions:

By Train

From Geneva Main Station (Cornavin): 
Take the regional train (usually leaves from Track 1 or 2) and exit at the fourth stop, Genthod-Bellevue. 
The campus is located to your left across the tracks. (Take the underpass to cross the tracks). There are 2 trains an hour, leaving at .03 and .33 past the hour.

By Car

Highway from Geneva: Route de Lac from Geneva: Follow the lake route out of Geneva direction Lausanne. Pass through the village of Bellevue and take the first large roundabout to the left after the village. You will drive under the train tracks. You must stop at a crossroads and will see the Webster University sign indicating to turn left. Turn left and drive up the road. The Webster University entrance sign will be slightly up the hill on the left. Ample parking is available.

For directions from Lausanne or by bus, please visit Webster University

Please note, Democrats Abroad Vaud is holding a similar meeting on US Taxes on Monday August 31st in Lully (near Morges). For more details, go to Vaud DACH page

DA Geneva August After Work Cocktails

Democrats escape the heat in Geneva with a little after work refreshment at Brasserie des Halles de l'Ile Thursday night. There was much talk about health care, the hopeful signs in the economy, and of course the UBS banking case. Great ideas were also exchanged for the big DA 45th anniversary parties we are planning in October!

Democrats Abroad Geneva members keep an eye out for an email with details on the next after work meet up on September 17th - hope to see you all there!