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Treaties on taxation and SS between the U.S.A. and Spain.
All U.S. and Spanish Treaties to Avoid Double Taxation What is all about treaties or other agreements that regulate taxation. In this document we have tried to gather all the treaties and agreements that Spain has signed with different countries or entities that may...
Everything you need to know about the U.S. Tax Law
Overview The origins of the US tax laws begin with the Sixteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Historically, the U.S. government had relied on tariffs as a source of revenue since the country saw income taxes as controversial at that time. Congress had...
Form 1040 deadlines for 2023
Form 1040 deadlines for 2023. The Internal Revenue Service announced on January 23, 2023, the beginning of the nation's 2023 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. More than 168 million individual tax returns are expected...
NTK Seminar on Fiscal Obligations for U.S. Expats in Spain
Attention all U.S. expats living in Spain! Are you aware of your fiscal obligations as an American citizen living abroad? Join us on Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30 PM for an informative and eye-opening event on the Fiscal Obligations of U.S. Expats in Spain. Our expert...
The Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) and the false Non-Fiscal Residents.
The Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT), in its press release last week, ratifies its intention to promote this year control over citizens residing in Spain who declare their income through the Non-Resident Income Tax, the IRNR (Model 210), with the intention of artificially...
EU Commision on VAT (IVA) for vacational rentals
VAT on vacation rentals, mandatory from 2025? The professionalization of the holiday rental sector in Spain is progressing at full speed, with all that this implies, both positive and negative. In one hand, it is worth noting the increasing quality of the offer,...
Do you need to file a federal tax return? Form 1040
Depending on how much income you got during 2022, you might or might not have to file Form 1040, the U.S. federal income tax. Remember that if you are an expat in Spain, you will probably end paying taxes only in Spain, but that does not exempt you to file the U.S....
FinCEN 114 for spouses & children. Delinquent filers and Penalties
Who Must File the FBAR? A United States person that has a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign financial accounts must file an FBAR if the aggregate value of the foreign financial accounts exceeds $10,000 at any time during the calendar year. A...
Understanding the difference between standard and itemized deductions
One of the first decisions taxpayers must make when completing a tax return is whether to take the standard deduction or itemize their deductions. There are several factors that can influence a taxpayer’s choice, including changes to their tax situation, any changes...
Taxpayers should hang up if tax season scammers come calling.
The tax filing season is a popular time for scammers to call and try to dupe unsuspecting taxpayers. These thieves often make threatening or alarming calls posing as the IRS to try to steal taxpayer money or personal information. However, it’s easy for people to...
Start the new year off by reviewing the Taxpayer Bill of Rights
By law, all taxpayers have fundamental rights when they're interacting with the IRS. These rights apply all year, not just during the filing season. However, knowing and understand these rights may help taxpayers resolve any filing season questions with confidence....
2022 Annual Report of the National Taxpayer Advocate.
National Taxpayer Advocate delivers Annual Report to Congress focused on taxpayer impact of processing and refund delays. WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her 2022 Annual Report to Congress, saying taxpayers and tax professionals...
The new tax season arrived for Form 1040 and FinCEN 114.
The new tax season arrived. Form 1040 and FinCEN 114. The IRS set Monday, Jan. 23, as the beginning of the nation’s 2023 tax season, when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. With the three previous tax seasons dramatically impacted by...
When Would You Get Your Refund in 2023?
Isaac M. O'Bannon – CPA Practice Advisor It’s still a bit too early to think about it, but in case you are wondering, here’s our annual chart for the #1 question we get every year: “When will I get my tax refund?” The answer is never exact, but we are able to make...
Solidarity Tax on Large Fortunes. Wealth Tax in Spain
Last September 22, Ministry of Finance announced that the Government has reached an agreement for the creation of a new tax. The tax on large fortunes, or tax on the rich, will be levied on taxpayers with more than three million euros, some 23.000 people, under the...
State Taxes and Residency for expats
Regardless of where you reside, U.S. citizens and green-card holders living outside the United States are subject to U.S. income tax on their worldwide income. However, you might not realize that you're still considered a resident of your home state and are subject to...
Who is not required to declare U.S. taxes in 2023?
The IRS’ standard deduction thresholds have been upped for 2023, meaning that you may no longer be eligible to pay federal income tax on your earnings. As we approach the end of the year, some will already be looking ahead to 2023 and the upcoming tax season in the...
IRS will keep sending more money in refunds to 2021 filers. Backlog of more than 3.7 million tax returns
Starting in 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will send more money in refunds to filers of the 2021 Tax returns. As a new year approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) prepares for a new tax season. However, there are taxpayers who are still waiting for...
If you are “Autonom@” these are the dates you must have noted
On January 1st, the new contribution system for the self-employed in Spain will come into force. From that moment on, a system of fifteen stretches will be progressively deployed (for 3 years) that determines the contribution bases and quotas based on the net income...
Tax Changes for 2022 will reduce some of the refunds.
After another year of tax law changes, there are significant updates for the 2022 season, with the possibility of a smaller refund or bigger bill for many taxpayers, experts say. With many everybody facing reduced tax breaks, it’s important to be proactive...
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