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US–Spain Income Tax Treaty & 2013 Protocol

US–Spain Income Tax Treaty & 2013 Protocol

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...

U.S. Tax Treatment of Virtual Currency

U.S. Tax Treatment of Virtual Currency

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...

Americans will get ‘gigantic’ tax refund next year

Americans will get ‘gigantic’ tax refund next year

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...

Get Ready for the 2026 Tax Season (U.S., Spain and Portugal)

Get Ready for the 2026 Tax Season (U.S., Spain and Portugal)

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...

Speed Up Your ITIN Process!

Speed Up Your ITIN Process!

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)...

Why Are CAA Essential for Expats and Non‑Resident Aliens?

Why Are CAA Essential for Expats and Non‑Resident Aliens?

A Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) is an individual or business authorized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assist taxpayers in obtaining an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). ITINs are issued to individuals who must file a U.S. tax return or...

Certified Acceptance Agent in Spain – Understanding the basics.

Certified Acceptance Agent in Spain – Understanding the basics.

We’re excited to announce that US Tax Consultants is now an IRS-authorized Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) in Spain! This means we can help expats and non-U.S. citizens obtain their Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) quickly, securely, and without the...

Top 5 Benefits of E-Filing Your U.S. Taxes as an Expat

Top 5 Benefits of E-Filing Your U.S. Taxes as an Expat

Living abroad doesn’t mean tax season has to be stressful. Here’s why electronic filing with US Tax Consultants (e-filing) with the IRS is the smart choice for expats: 1. Faster Refunds – E-filed returns are processed much quicker than paper filings.2. Fewer Errors –...

Reporting assets outside Spain. AEAT Modelo 720/721

Reporting assets outside Spain. AEAT Modelo 720/721

Modelo 720/721 of the AEAT are required to report of all assets abroad and must be filed by all Spanish residents owning assets abroad, only if they are over the limits described below. What is Modelo 720 and 721? Modelo720 was approved on October 29, 2012, as part of...

U.S. Tax Treaties: Spain vs. Portugal

U.S. Tax Treaties: Spain vs. Portugal

Discover how US Tax Consultants is revolutionizing tax services in 2026 with e-filing for Form 1040 and Certified Acceptance Agent status. Faster refunds, simplified ITIN applications, and stress-free U.S. tax compliance for expats

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