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Why use the same preparer for the Modelo 100 and Form 1040
Why You Might Need to File Both Spain’s Modelo 100 and the U.S. Form 1040 with the same preparer. If you’re navigating life between Spain and the United States, whether personally or professionally? You may find yourself in the unusual — but increasingly common —...
Challenges for Expats and Those Considering Moving Abroad
In today’s interconnected world, financial complexities continue to grow for expatriates, individuals considering relocating abroad, and foreign nationals residing in the United States. Each year brings more stringent oversight, broader tax exposure, and evolving...
Tax Filing Extensions for U.S. Expats. Form 1040
What You Need to Know in 2025. As April 15 approaches each year, many U.S. taxpayers scramble to get their returns submitted in time. But for Americans living abroad, navigating tax deadlines can be even more complex. Even though you may live overseas, you’re still...
Trump Orders Government to Stop Using Checks for Refunds
Trump signed an Executive Order to modernize how the government handles money, switching from refund checks to fast, secure electronic payments.
Why hasn’t the Fed lowered interest rates?
It has been speculation about expectations of interest rate cuts and how they would affect you, but the Federal Reserve has ultimately not lowered them
The AEAT is serious: The profiles that will closely monitor in 2025
The Tax Agency is not beating around the bush, and in 2025 it is clear who it will be keeping a close eye on. With its new 2025 Tax Control Plan, the Treasury has targeted several profiles that could be engaged in "tax juggling." The idea is simple: combat fraud, the...
The AEAT is preparing to fine those who fail to file Modelo 720 this month.
Many taxpayers forget to declare their assets abroad, risking penalties that can reach €20,000. Learn about Modelo 720 and avoid surprises. The Ministry of Finance requires those with bank accounts, securities, insurance, or real estate abroad to file Form 720 before...
Your Feedback Matters! Participating in Our Customer Satisfaction Survey 2024
We highly value your opinion and would love for you to participate in our Customer Satisfaction Survey 2024 if you received any of our services during the year 2024. This survey is an essential tool that helps us continuously improve the quality of our offerings and...
Filing Form 1040 with a Certified Tax Preparer
Paying taxes is a fundamental obligation for all individuals and businesses operating in the United States or abroad. Taxes provide the government with the necessary funds to support public services such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and national defense....
Email Reveals Musk Ally Pushing to Shut Down IRS Free Tax Filing Program
By Nick Robins-Early – The Guardian The program is apparently being closed according to email from former Tesla engineer installed in GSA An Elon Musk ally installed in the US government said in a late night email going into Saturday that the office behind a popular...
Goodbye to inheritance tax if you live in this part of Spain: no more paying it.
The transfer tax in Spain has two main aspects: by “mortis causa” and acquisition “inter vivos”. Changes in the inheritance tax this year, with the communities reducing it or not applying it. Changes to inheritance tax this year, with communities reducing it or not...
Tax Season Just Got More Confusing
Tax Season Just Got More Confusing. The IRS was starting to modernize—then the Trump administration intervened, by Lora Kelley (The Atlantic) Americans love to hate the IRS, that historically unpopular revenue-collection agency with its slow processes and fax machines...
The ITIN nightmare.
People who require ITINs are mostly foreign nationals who either work or have property or investments in the U.S. and must report their income.
What is the IRS three-year rule and how does it affect your taxes?
The IRS three-year rule establishes a three-year window from the date you file your tax return or the due date of the return, whichever is later.
People exempt from filing their income tax return in Spain in 2025.
The 2024-2025 income tax campaign will begin on April 2, and citizens will have until June 30 to process their returns, tax payments are done in two instalments: 60% in June 30 and the other 40% in November 6, 2025.
Tax season 2025: Everything you need to know about deadlines, refunds, audits and more
Brace yourself. It’s tax season. Starting Jan. 27, the Internal Revenue Service will once again begin accepting and processing 2024 returns.
IRS announces Jan. 27 start to 2025 tax filing season
The IRS announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers.
A Faster and More Convenient Way to Request a Social Security Number and Card
January 10, 2025 • By BJ Jarrett, Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner Do you need an original Social Security number or a replacement Social Security card? We offer a faster and more convenient way for you to start – and possibly finish – the application online. When...
The New Tax Season 2025 is Coming Soon
When does tax filing season start? A new year can mean many new, exciting things. But it also means that tax season is just around the corner. Soon Americans will have to do the yearly task of filing their tax returns for the previous year. For some, it's a walk in...
Accidental Americans
“Accidental Americans” are people who, although they have not lived in the United States and have no direct link to the country, have U.S. citizenship due to factors such as being born in U.S. territory or having one of their parents be an American citizen.
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