Spain vs. U.S. Expats — What’s Keeping Taxpayers Up at Night during the month of July?
IRPF payments and refunds. July is one of the most demanding months in the tax calendar, but the concerns it
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Voting from Spain: An American’s Guide to Casting a Ballot Abroad
Only 2 to 7% of Americans living overseas cast a ballot in U.S. elections. That number is not low because
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The Repatriation Journey – A 2026 Guide to Returning to the US from Madrid with a Foreign Spouse
Relocating involves the bittersweet reality of leaving Madrid behind—trading Sunday vermouth on a sun-drenched terraza (terrace) for the familiarity of
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Why Many Investments in Spain Cause Tax Headaches for Americans (PFIC Explained)
When Americans move to Spain, they expect differences. Later dinners. Better bread. Less ice in drinks. What they don’t expect
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Spanish Tax Guide To Reporting Foreign Assets
Spanish tax adviser, Antonio Rodriguez shares a complete guide to the AEAT´s Modelo 720 and Modelo 721 declarations. Reporting Foreign
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UK Land Registry Launches Fraud Alert For Expats
From April 2024 to March 2025, HM Land Registry stopped more than £59 million worth of fraudulent property applications. Signing
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Reporting IRA and Roth IRA Accounts in Spain: Tax and Compliance Considerations
Antonio Rodriguez looks at the treatment of U.S.-based IRA and Roth IRA accounts under Spanish tax law, including their implications for
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Financial Planning Without Borders
On the list of the newest class of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ recipients in the U.S. is a name which is
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British Benevolent Fundraising Success In Madrid
The British Benevolent Fund, the oldest British charity in Spain raised nearly €12,000 for vulnerable Brits in Spain at its
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Common Q&As About Spain´s Beckham Law For Relocated Workers.
Following on from our special report on Spain´s Beckham Law, tax specialist Antonio Rodriguez of US Tax Consultants answers some
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Retiring in Spain: Financial Advice You’re Looking For
As night becomes morning the only sounds emanating from the offices of BISSAN Wealth Management are clicks on a computer
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Financial Consultations for Americans in Madrid
Come along to the “Financial Planning Consultations for Americans in Madrid”, a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with experts who
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Cross Border Financial Advice In Spain
If you’ve visited the Roman aqueduct in Segovia, you know what an imposing construction it is. The ancient Romans built
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How to say “Financial Advisor” in Spanish
If you’re looking for a talented financial advisor in Spain, Peter Dougherty is the clear choice. Peter is American. But
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10 Things You Should Know Before Dating A Hispanic Woman
Hispanic ladies are some of the most beautiful and awesome women to be with, but they come with their own
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Madrid´s New Digital Nomads Experience
It’s over a year since Spain’s digital nomad visa was launched, so the Madrid Metropolitan spoke to our Spain tax
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New British Ambassador To Spain Announced
The British Foreign Office have announced the new ambassador to Spain, replacing Hugh Elliot whose 5 year mandate is coming
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Brits In Spain Get The Vote Back
After over 20 years, many broken government manifesto promises, a European court decision and Brexit, British citizens living abroad have
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Top Tips For New Expats In Madrid
Is it the allure of sun-soaked plazas, delicious tapas, or the rhythmic flamenco that’s got you packing your bags for
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HM Hospitals Widens Coverage On Costa Del Sol
One of Spain’s leading private healthcare providers HM Hospitals has announced the opening of 4 hospitals in and around the
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“Non Letting Tax” Modelo 210 Declaration Looms
Spanish Non-Resident Tax (Impuesto sobre la Renta de No Residentes) is an income tax payable by non-fiscal residents regardless if
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5 Facts About Healthcare in Spain
Everything to know before retiring in Spain In Spain the majority of healthcare comes out as a sort of social
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Non Resident Spanish Homeowners – Save Hundreds On Your December Tax Return
The December deadline to file for non resident property taxes in Spain is close. If you are a non-resident who
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Tax Deadline Looms For Non-Resident Spanish Property Owners
The clock is ticking for all non-resident owners of property in Spain to pay their annual taxes – even if
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Government’s Proposed New Self Employed Reform Favours Lower Earners
The Spanish government has proposed a major overhaul of Spain’s autónomo system for calculating self employed workers social security contributions.
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2021 “Declaracion De La Renta” Guide
April is the cruelest month or so goes the line from T.S Elliot – it is also the month that
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UK Government Extends Support For Britons In Spain Residency Applications
The British Embassy in Madrid has announced that the Foreign Office is allocation an additional £1 million of funding for
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Happy Tuesday The 13th – Spain´s Bad Luck Day!
Today is Tuesday the 13th, and in Spain that carries the same ominous warnings as Friday the 13th does in
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How Expats Can Alleviate Homesickness When Living in Spain During Covid-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has put all of us in situations we could not have anticipated. However, it’s the expats and
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Are you Eligible For US Relief Check In Spain?
On March 11th, the US Congress approved the latest coronavirus stimulus package that will benefit millions of Americans wherever they
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Top Tips For Raising Intercultural Families In Spain
Madrid resident and expat coach Denise Suarez gives readers of the Madrid Metropolitan some top tips for raising intercultural families What
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What Is The “Beckham Law” – Guide To Expat Tax In Spain
The “Beckham Law” is a Spanish Tax Decree which came into force in 2005 and nicknamed after the footballer David
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Madrid Embassy Steps Up For UK Residents Travelling Into Spain
The British Embassy in Madrid has released updated travel information aimed at UK citizens who were officially legal residents in
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Guide To Modelo 720 Tax Declaration
Spring is in the air and with it a reminder for the 31st March deadline of Modelo 720 for any
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Last Call For Filing Non Resident Tax In Spain
Time is closing in for non-tax residents in Spain to declare declare their Modelo 210 tax The tax declaration must
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Guide To Spanish Inheritance Tax
Spanish Inheritance tax – everything you needed to know. If you are a resident of Spain it is important to
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