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Are you looking for a secure, convenient way to manage your Social Security information? Go Digital! Create your personal my Social Security account! With your personal account, you can easily check your earnings record, estimate your future benefits,...

The Client Area is much more than just uploading documents. At US Tax Consultants, we continuously strive to offer our clients an increasingly efficient, secure, and transparent tax service. A key component of this experience is the Client Area, a tool that goes far...

Now that we are already in 2026, many people are undoubtedly thinking about the upcoming Personal Income Tax campaign. This year, however, it will come with a calendar that differs from the usual one, which the Tax Agency has already officially confirmed. It’s...

The Inheritance and Gift Tax (ISD) is a direct tax, levied at the national level but ceded to the Autonomous Communities, which taxes increase in net worth obtained free of charge by individuals. It primarily covers inheritances and gifts. General framework of the tax...

Worldwide Taxation, Spain’s Savings Tax, PFIC Risks, and the Need for Cross‑Border Coordination that US Tax Consultants can provide. Book a free consultation now! For U.S. citizens living in Spain, investing is far more complex than simply choosing the right...

1. Prevent Double Taxation While the U.S.–Spain treaty aims to avoid double taxation, the savings clause and mismatched tax years mean Americans cannot rely on the treaty alone. Coordinated use of Foreign Tax Credits, Treaty provisions and correct residency...

February 22, 2026 — Managing multiple bank accounts and financial documents across different countries can be overwhelming for U.S. expats, especially when preparing the information required for complex filings such as Form 720, FBAR, or Form 8621. This is where...

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...

We are pleased to announce that US Tax Consultants has been featured as an expert reviewer for ExpatWires in the development of their new guide to Spain’s Beckham Law. ExpatWires is an emerging resource for internationally mobile professionals, offering practical...

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...