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Join the Need To Know Seminar to discover everything about your tax obligations as an expat in Valencia, Barcelona or Seville. Don't miss it! Join us in Valencia, Barcelon or Seville for an in-person seminar all about navigating your tax duties as a U.S. expat living...

Art Gallery DocumentAv. António Augusto de Aguiar 11, 3º Esq., Lisboa, 1050-212Wednesday, February 11, 2026Two sessions: 9:00 AM and 6:30 PMRegistration required through the American Club of Lisbon Attention U.S. expats living in Portugal:Your U.S. tax filing deadline...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

All you need to know as an American living in Spain on January 15, 2026 18:30 - 20:00 (CET) Living abroad comes with plenty of questions- from choosing the right residency permit to understand your tax obligations and managing your assets. For U.S. citizens and green...

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 –...

Yes, you can file an original Form 1040 series tax return electronically using any filing status. Filing your return electronically is faster, safer, and more accurate than mailing your tax return because it's transmitted electronically to the IRS computer systems....

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...

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

Two New Team Members Join US Tax Consultants At US Tax Consultants, we’re excited to share some great news: our team is growing! We’ve recently welcomed two new professionals to our office: Luna and Yulia. This expansion is more than just a milestone for us, it’s a...

A U.S. expat residing in Spain who owns or participates in a U.S. LLC—whether it's a sole proprietorship, partnership, or S-Corp—may be required to register as an autónomo (self-employed) in Spain due to several legal and tax reasons. Worldwide Taxation PrincipleSpain...

Former IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig provides updates on the government shutdown. What to do now that we are officially in Phase 2 of the FY2026 IRS Shutdown Contingency Plan?  Phase 1 (dated 9/29/25) provided for normal IRS operations to continue...

Living abroad as a U.S. citizen comes with unique tax responsibilities. The IRS and FinCEN have introduced several updates for the 2025 tax year that could impact your filing strategy. Staying informed is essential to avoid penalties and optimize your tax benefits....

We all wonder how and how many employees from the IRS are going to be affected by the shutdown of the US Administration. It’s somewhat uncertain, because the IRS has prepared a contingency (“shutdown”) plan that tries to keep operations going, at least initially — so...