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“Accidental Americans” in Europe against FATCA and its reporting.
The Association of Accidental Americans (AAA) has filed two legal complaints simultaneously in Belgium and Luxemburg to demand the “immediate halt to the transfer of European citizens’ personal data to the United States”. The claims relate to the countries’ adherence...
Spanish Taxes for expats and Accountancy Services
Spanish & International Tax and Accountancy Services since 1956, U.S. Tax Consultants has guided expats residents in Spain with their taxes and all other fiscal issues. We annually prepare Spanish Tax Returns, Modelo 720, quarterly report for autonomos and...
ITIN and its application process
TIN and its application process. All nonresident aliens require an ITIN to file an U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. An IRS individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) is for U.S. federal tax purposes only. If you are a U.S. Citizen, you must use your SSN...
Six Need-To-Know 2020 Tax issues for expats.
We have selected that six need-to-know tax issues for expats to bear in mind before preparing their US Tax Returns: Mutual Funds, US bank account, CTC, tax preparation, Streamline Procedure and how to pay the IRS 1. “Fondos de Inversión” outside the U.S. All US...
Looking for Sustainability in US Tax Consultants
With a responsible use of paper, recycle, reduce electricity, sustainable suppliers and office plants… We are looking for sustainability. Looking for sustainability, U.S. Tax Consultants have lots of reasons to implement sustainable practices in our workplace, not...
Stimulus Check: The IRS might owe 9 million people a catch-up payment
If you're still waiting for your first stimulus payment, there are several ways to hunt it down. As many as 9 million people were eligible for a first check but didn't receive the payment because they needed to register with the IRS -- an extra step most people didn't...
AMERICAN WEEK – US Election Debate for expats
The University San Pablo CEU (Alumni) and the American Club of Madrid have organized an American week which includes an Election Debate: Republican vs Democrats on Oct 28 AMERICAN WEEK- OPENING CEREMONY OCTOBER 28, 2020 Zoom Link:...
IRS extends Economic Impact Payment registration deadline for non-filers to Nov. 21
The deadline to register for an Economic Impact Payment using the Non-Filers tool is extended to November 21, 2020. The IRS urges people who don't typically file a tax return – and haven't received an Economic Impact Payment – to register as quickly as possible using...
Find out if you have missing money or any unclaimed property
Every year states receive lost and unclaimed money, property or other assets, and the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators – NAUPA helps them find the rightful owners. It costs nothing to search, it's FREE. Conduct your free search for bank...
Measures we have taken to face the COVID-19 pandemic
As one of the stakeholders of the economy, US Tax Consultants has assumed its social responsibility to guarantee the safety and proper organization of all its employees and the clients who visit us. At this time, due to the various strategic and operational risks that...
FBAR Penalties 2020
In 2019-2020, FBAR Penalty Enforcement is at an all-time high. If a person does not timely file their annual FBAR with FinCEN in the current year, they may be subject to FBAR Penalties -- but the penalties may be reduced or even eliminated through reasonable cause or...
IRS payment options and other tools
Taxpayers have a variety of options to consider when paying federal taxes. This year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the filing deadline and tax payment due date was postponed from April 15 to July 15, 2020. All payment options are available...
How soon the IRS could send the second stimulus checks
The White House has a plan to send your second stimulus payment faster than the first check went out. We worked out some possible dates of when this might happen, whenever Washington agrees on a new stimulus package. The debate over the next stimulus package seemed no...
CARES Act 2: When could the IRS send the second stimulus check?
What is today's status on the next check for Americans and how soon could you get the second payment from the IRS? The Senate proposal for the next stimulus package will be revealed on Monday, according to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and it will come with...
The IRS continues to help people with low income or no income get an Economic Impact Payment
This special edition of Outreach Connection is dedicated to resources and materials aimed to help reach millions of low-income people, the homeless and others who aren’t required to file a tax return but may be eligible for an Economic Impact Payment of $1,200 or...
How and when you should report your no-show stimulus check to the IRS
Getting tired of waiting for your lagging stimulus check is one thing. But if you truly think it's gone missing, we can provide some information about important next steps. Still no stimulus check? Your first instinct might be to contact the IRS to report your late...
The important US Income Tax Return Deadlines for this year 2020
The official tax deadline to file your federal income tax return each year can be a little shifty. Yes, it's supposed to be April 15—unless something interferes with that timing, like the date falling on a weekend or a holiday. Tax deadlines are moved to the next...
The Economic Impact Payment figures up to May 22, 2020
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released updated state-by-state figures, including Foreign Addresses, for Economic Impact Payments reflecting the opening weeks of the program. "Economic Impact Payments have continued going out at a rapid rate...
U.S. Tax Consultants Opening in Portugal
Although we already had clients in that market, we want to get our solutions and know-how to more U.S. expatriates residing in Portugal. To do this we started a campaign on social networks informing about the services of our company. One more step in the long history...
Form 1040 – US Individual Tax Return for all US citizens
You must file a Form 1040 is you are a US Person (US citizens, Green Card holders and resident Aliens), no matter where you live or if you pay taxes in a foreign Country. Normally the deadline for filing is April 15th but this year has been extended for everybody...
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