‘Accidental’ Americans take legal action against US
They allege violation of the constitution and breach of international laws
They allege violation of the constitution and breach of international laws
They will have 20 days to share their client data with the US taxman
As it asks banks to cooperate with ‘accidental’ Americans
As activist organisation in France urges ambassador to take action
As ‘Accidental Americans’ fundraise €20,000 for legal action against taxation system
Activist group to challenge ‘unconstitutional’, ‘exorbitant’ cost of renouncing citizenship
Unless they report to the US authorities and comply with Fatca
Austrian activist’s triumph over Facebook opens door for US expats to continue their legal fights
They are being turned down when applying for bank accounts in France because of Fatca
But claimant argues sharing information with US is breach of EU law
Many firms and financial institutions have been turning US citizens away due to reporting burden
Commission claims US regulation is outside its remit unless it breaches EU law