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By ExpatWires Moving from the United States to Spain is one of the most popular international relocations for Americans — and for good reason. Lower cost of living, excellent healthcare, Mediterranean climate, and a lifestyle that prioritizes enjoyment over...

Tackling Markets, Culture, and Cross‑Border Taxation Moving to Spain offers U.S. citizens a blend of lifestyle advantages—Mediterranean climate, world‑class healthcare, and rich cultural traditions. But behind the sunshine lies one of the most complex tax and...

Spain’s Beckham Law, formally the Special Tax Regime for Workers Displaced to Spanish Territory, remains one of the country’s most influential incentives for attracting international talent. Introduced in 2005 and modernized significantly by the Start‑up Law (Ley...

Why Spaniards Invest Through Banks While Americans Embrace Markets, ETFs, and Risk? Investing is not only a financial act — it is a cultural expression, shaped by history, regulation, trust, and national attitudes toward risk. Few comparisons illustrate this more...

1. Explain to me simply and directly what you do at US Tax Consultants for your clients. We have been helping American expats in Spain with their US and Spanish taxes since 1965. We prepare all types of forms, for both the U.S and Spain or Portugal 2. You've been...

How an Ancient Pacific Currency Explains Modern Money One useful way to understand Bitcoin — and, more broadly, the nature of money — comes from a small Pacific island called Yap, where metal has never been available. With no metal to mint coins, the people of Yap...

Access your individual account information including balance, payments, tax records and more. If you're a new user, have your photo identification ready. More information about identity verification is available on the sign-in page. Access tax records View key tax...

A permanent resident who renounces their Green Card or Citizenship must file Form 8854 if they meet these conditions: 1. They have been a “Long-Term Resident” That is, they have held a Green Card or citizenship for at least 8 of the 15 tax years prior to the year of...

We’re excited to announce that Antonio Rodríguez de Peñaranda, CEO of US Tax Consultants, will be featured in a live interview with Barcelona Metropolitan tomorrow Thursday 19 at 11:00. During the interview, Antonio will discuss: Why US Tax Consultants has been the...

The United States and Spain first signed their income tax treaty on February 22, 1990. Its main objective is to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion for individuals and companies operating between both countries. The treaty outlines who qualifies for...

Estados Unidos y España firmaron por primera vez su tratado sobre el impuesto sobre la renta el 22 de febrero de 1990. Su objetivo principal es evitar la doble imposición y prevenir la evasión fiscal para personas y empresas que operan entre ambos países. El tratado...

The term “virtual currency” refers to a digital representation of value not issued by any public authority, but which may be, nonetheless, accepted as a means of payment between persons. It functions as a medium of exchange and/or a store of value although it doesn’t...

By Antonio Rodriguez (US Tax Consultants) Form 1040 and FBAR for U.S. Persons Residing in Spain: Cross‑Border U.S. Tax Implications and Coordination with Spanish Fiscal Obligations U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, and other U.S. persons are taxed by the United...

Join the webinar "Need To Know" on February 26, 2026, at 18:30 to discover everything about your tax obligations as an expat in Spain. Don't miss it! Join us in the webinar about how to navigate your tax duties as a U.S. expat living in Spain. Whether you're new to...

Art Gallery DocumentAv. António Augusto de Aguiar 11, 3º Esq., Lisboa, 1050-212Wednesday, February 11, 2026Two sessions: 9:00 AM and 6:30 PMRegistration required through the American Club of Lisbon Morning sesion 9:00 REGISTRATION Evening sesion 18:30 REGISTRATION...

By Rachel Wolf – FOXBusiness Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that Americans will see "gigantic" refund checks in the upcoming filing season, thanks to tax cuts in President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Bessent, who...

The IRS is expected to begin the 2026 tax season by accepting e-filed returns on or around Monday, January 26, 2026. The general deadline for filing 2025 federal income tax returns and paying any tax owed is April 15, 2026. The Internal Revenue Service...

US Tax Consultants is Now a Certified Acceptance Agent Great news for our clients! US Tax Consultants is now officially a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) authorized by the IRS. This means we can help you obtain your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)...