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In case you did not receive this from the Embassy this is a perfect opportunity to get help from Social Security Office - Now known as the Federal Benefits Unit.![]()
Routine Message to U.S. Citizens in Sweden from the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm
A representative from the regional Federal Benefits Unit (often known as the “FBU”) at U.S. Embassy Oslo will visit Stockholm on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. If you need assistance with any Social Security related matters, please send an email to stkacsinfo@state.gov with E99 in the subject line to request an appointment. Please note that appointments are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. When you contact us for an appointment, please provide the full names, dates of birth, and contact telephone numbers for all the individuals who will attend.![]()
Assistance for the below will be provided:
• Obtaining Social Security numbers for U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents, both for first-time applications and for those seeking replacement cards;
• Filing claims for Social Security benefits, including those for retirees, individuals on disability assistance, and survivors of deceased U.S. citizens; and
• Support for post-entitlement matters, including changes of address, changes in bank accounts, non-receipt of benefits, notifications of death, and appointment of representative payees for beneficiaries who are unable to manage funds.
The Senate passed the WEP repeal now it goes to Biden to sign. This gets rid of the windfall elimination provision that reduced many Americans abroad social security.
H.R.82 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
www.congress.gov
Summary of H.R.82 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
We at Cederwalls would like to thank you for yet again entrusting us with your legal and tax needs this year. We want to take this opportunity to wish you a safe and relaxing end to 2024 and we look forward to helping you again in the new year. ![]()
We will be closing the office between the 23rd and the 6th. If you need urgent assistance during this period please call the general line at 070-775 63 55 or e-mail at office@cederwalls.com and someone will be monitoring these. Thank you again for letting us serve you.
The Supreme Courts took the easy way out and it looks like GILTI is here to stay or?
www.supremecourt.gov
We are working on getting the new annual services survey out. We are waiting on our IT support. If you are looking for it you have not missed it. We hope to get it out this week.
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