Do I have to pay US taxes if I live in Spain?
Do I have to pay US taxes if I live in Spain? You have to file a U.S. income tax return while working and living abroad unless you abandon your green card holder status by filing Form I-407, with the U.S. Citizen & Immigration Service, or you renounce your U.S. citizenship under certain circumstances described in the expatriation tax provisions.
What is the Beckham Law in Spain?
The Beckham law in Spain provides a unique tax advantage to foreigners in Spain. Rather than paying a progressive tax on their worldwide income (ranging from 19% to 45%), these individuals are eligible to pay a flat fee of 24% on the income they earn within Spain.
Can I live in Spain as an American?
Spain welcomes American expats and retirees through multiple visa options and a non-bureaucratic process to reside legally in the country.
Do US citizens living abroad pay taxes twice?
The US is one of the few countries that taxes its citizens on their worldwide income, regardless of where they live or earn their income. This means that American expats are potentially subject to double taxation - once by the country where they earn their income, and again by the United States.