They mention at the end of the article the &quot;same country exemption&quot; which is a realistic solution. If you are an American, you can contact your representative and ask them to support it. Here you can find more info from the ACA about FACTA and how it is harmful to Americans abroad: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;americansabroad.org&#x2F;issues&#x2F;fatca" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;americansabroad.org&#x2F;issues&#x2F;fatca</a>