US Tax Filing for Americans Living in Spain
Spain attracts thousands of American expats each year — drawn by culture, climate, and the growing digital nomad visa. Americans in Spain must continue filing US taxes while navigating Spain's complex tax system, including the Beckham Law (which taxes only Spanish-source income for qualifying newcomers) and the controversial Modelo 720 foreign asset declaration. We handle your US filing with full awareness of how Spanish residency rules and local taxes affect the optimal US strategy.
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- ✓Everything in Standard
- ✓Schedule C & SE for self-employment
- ✓Multiple income sources and currencies
- ✓Everything in Premier
- ✓Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555)
- ✓Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116)
- ✓FBAR filing (FinCEN 114) included
- ✓Up to 6 years of FBAR
- ✓Prepared for streamlined compliance
Frequently asked questions about US Tax Filing for Americans Living in Spain
How does the Beckham Law affect my US tax filing?
The Beckham Law taxes only your Spanish-source income at a flat rate, so your foreign-source income may face little or no Spanish tax. This means the Foreign Tax Credit is smaller — making the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion more valuable for many Americans under the Beckham Law. Our CPAs model both options for your situation.
Do I need to worry about the Modelo 720?
The Modelo 720 is a Spanish reporting obligation for foreign assets — it's separate from and in addition to your US FBAR and FATCA obligations. Our service covers your US FBAR and Form 8938 filings, not the Modelo 720, which requires a Spanish tax advisor.
I moved from the US to Spain mid-year — do I file for the full year?
Yes. Your US Form 1040 covers the entire calendar year regardless of when you moved. For the months you were in Spain, you can apply FEIE or Foreign Tax Credit. For the months you were in the US, standard US filing rules apply.
I work remotely for a US company from Spain — do I owe Spanish tax?
Spain's tax authority may consider you a Spanish tax resident if you spend more than 183 days there, meaning Spanish IRPF applies to your worldwide income. This is a question for a Spanish advisor. On the US side, you'd use the Foreign Tax Credit to offset any Spanish taxes paid.
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