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Hacienda ‘asusta’ por carta a un millón y medio de españoles a los que ha descubierto cuentas en el extranjero
Está recibiendo un gran volumen de expedientes proporcionados por los bancos. Advierte de que procedan a la regularización en la próxima campaña de la Renta. La Agencia Tributaria ha empezado a advertir a contribuyentes de la información que posee con el fin de evitar...
Frivolous tax arguments remain on IRS’ ‘Dirty Dozen’ scams list for 2019
The Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning to taxpayers against using frivolous tax arguments to avoid paying taxes. This scheme involving outlandish legal claims is on the agency’s top 12 list of tax scams. Promoters of frivolous schemes encourage taxpayers...
Need to Know Seminar on New authorizations for foreign Students of Higher Education in Spain. Integration into the Spanish Labor Market.
Join us for this important new topic!Need to Know Seminar: Novelties in legal-immigration matters: New authorizations for foreigners in Spain in special circumstances. Important information for students, graduates, postgraduates, universities and business schools. New...
Legal framework for the integration into the Spanish Labour Market. Foreign Students of Higher Education.
From September this year, Spain offers new migratory opportunities to foreign nationals, not belonging to The E.U. – mainly to those following higher education programs or having completed them recently.The implementation of the Directive 2016/801/UE has led to two...
The Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad Act (H.R.7358) (TFAA)
TFAA was introduced in December of 2018 by Representative George Holding (R-NC). The bill changes existing citizenship-based taxation rules (CBT), in US tax law, to residency-based taxation (RBT). RBT is sometimes referred to as territorial taxation.TFAA prpouses...
A Call to US Citizens, Dual Citizens and “Accidental Americans”
When: March 12, 2019 at 19h00 Where: The Business Center of Mutua Madrileña, 33 Paseo de la Castellana, Madrid.Registration required: https://bit.ly/2Eta1jqThe Stanford Alumni Association of Spain invites you to hear Marylouise Serrato, Executive Director of...
Who Needs to File the FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR)?
FBAR stands for “Foreign Bank Account Report”. Originally numbered as TDF 90-22.1, up to 2013 and was filed on paper, since then it is required to be filed online and its name changed to FinCEN Form 114.FinCEN Form 114 is required to be filed by all US citizen, Green...
MÁLAGA “Need to Know seminar” Fiscal Obligations for US Citizens residents in Spain
Málaga: Thu, February 14th, 2019 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Museo del Patrimonio de Málaga – Paseo Reding, 1 2º planta, MálagaIn collaboration with the American Int'l Club of Benalmadena, everything you need to know about taxes in Spain and in the U.S.A. for your tax...
SEVILLA “Need to Know seminar” Fiscal Obligations for US Citizens residents in Spain.
Seville: Thu, February 7th, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Centro Cívico Torre del Agua – Plaza de Vicente Aleixandre, SevillaEverything you need to know about taxes in Spain and in the U.S.A. for your tax returns 2018.TCJA - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Trump’s Fiscal...
“ACM Need to Know Seminar”: Fiscal Obligations for US Citizens residents in Spain
Thu, February 28, 2019 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Centro de Estudios Sagardoy Abogados - Calle Tutor, 24 28008 MadridEverything you need to know about taxes in Spain and in the U.S.A. for your tax returns 2018.TCJA - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Trump’s Fiscal reform...
“ACM Need to Know Seminar”: Investing as American Abroad
Thu, February 21, 2019 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Universidad San Pablo CEU - Calle Julián Romea, 23 28003 Madrid (Fac. Económicas y Empresariales)Investing as an American Abroad: What You Need to Know Now to Grow Your Savings and Avoid Conflicts with the IRS: Why you must...
“ACM Need to Know Seminar” Modelo 720 & FATCA: How it Affects Expats
Wed, February 6, 2019 - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Universidad San Pablo CEU - Calle Julián Romea, 23 28003 Madrid (Fac. Económicas y Empresariales)Join us for this VERY important informational session. Know your legal responsibilities!Modelo 720 & FATCA: How it affects...
Where is my refund from last year?
Can Trump’s administration really send out tax refunds during a shutdown? It’s not clear. The Trump administration says tax refunds will go out. But some experts are skeptical. President Donald Trump’s administration said earlier this week that it will still send out...
Provision of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in detail (1)
1. New Individual and Capital Gains Tax Rates:The Act maintains the current seven individual tax brackets but generally reduces the applicable tax rates. A comparison of the individual tax brackets that would have been in effect for 2018 prior to passage of the Act...
American Club of Madrid. NTK Seminars: Investing as an American Abroad: What You Need to Know Now.
Free Requiredregistration:https://bit.ly/2Q3n1Fh February21, 2018 19:00 at Universidad CEU San Pablo (Fac. Económicas y Empresariales)c/ Julian Romea, 23 – 28008 Madrid Presenters: David Kuenzi (Thun Financial Advisors, Madison WI) & James Levy (ClearwaterPrivate...
American Club of Madrid. NTK Seminars: Modelo 720 & FATCA: How it affects us. Future year’s returns
Free.Required registration: https://bit.ly/2Ebfaio February6, 2019 19:00 at Universidad CEU San Pablo (Fac. Económicas y Empresariales)c/ Julian Romea, 23 – 28008 Madrid Presenters: Alejandra Pastor (Sagardoy Abogados) & AntonioRodriguez (US Tax Consultants)...
American Club of Madrid, NTK Seminars: Expats-VISAs, Nationality, and Children Born in Spain…
FreeRequired registration: https://bit.ly/2QerTXZ January24, 2019 19:00 at Sagardoy Abogados Training Center c/ Tutor, 24 – 28008 Madrid- Maximum 40 pax Presenter: Ana Garicano (Partner at Sagardoy Abogados) Expats-VISAs,Nationality, and Children Born in Spain...:...
IRS: No required to declare!
Here's why some retirees no longer have to file a tax return Retirees whose only source of income is Social Security generally will not owe any federal taxes and therefore don't need to file a return with the IRS.Even some people with taxable sources of income end up...
Three Common Family Tax Mistakes
When it comes to transactions between family members, the tax laws are frequently overlooked, if not outright trampled upon. The following are three commonly encountered situations and the tax ramifications associated with each. Renting to A Relative – When a...
All You Need to Know About the Tax Evasion Statute
As defined within the 26 United States Code section 7201 by the Internal Revenue Code, failure to report taxes accurately, failure to report taxes and failure to pay taxes are all forms of tax evasion. In order to establish a case of tax evasion against you the...



















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