Filing Taxes as a US Expat in Spain

Information about filing taxes for Americans in Spain, including filing Spanish taxes, filing US taxes, tax rates, special tax rates, income credits, residency determination and typical scenarios.

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Spanish Citizenship and Dual Nationality

The different paths to Spanish citizenship: residency requirements, family ties, the 2022 Democratic Memory Law for descendants of exiles/Civil War victims, Sephardic heritage, and dual nationality rules. Updated for 2026.

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Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) Spain: American Edition

The Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) remains the primary route to Spanish residency for Americans, Canadians, and Brits. Updated for 2026 with current IPREM-based financial requirements (€28,800/year for main applicant), consulate ratings, and a detailed application guide from an expat who went through the process.

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Furniture and Furnishing Your Home in Spain

The what, where and how much of moving and buying furniture, furnishing and decorating your new home in Spain.

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Spanish Traffic Accident Reports

This article is about the correct way to fill the Traffic accident Report form in the event of a road accident. You might find it useful to print and keep with you in the car.

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Counting Your Days in (and Outside of) Spain

One of the unexpectedly important yet seemingly trivial tasks for expats is tracking your presence both in Spain and elsewhere as a means to determine tax obligations and meet residency requirements. Learn how to count your days, confirm the requirements for your residency situation, and review the technologies available to help you.

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