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By Rachel Wolf – FOXBusiness Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that Americans will see "gigantic" refund checks in the upcoming filing season, thanks to tax cuts in President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Bessent, who...

Portugal has become a top destination for those seeking a reasonable cost of living and an excellent quality of life. With its mild climate, beautiful beaches, and welcoming people, it’s an ideal place to start a new chapter abroad.That said, navigating Portugal’s tax...

The IRS is expected to begin the 2026 tax season by accepting e-filed returns on or around Monday, January 26, 2026. The general deadline for filing 2025 federal income tax returns and paying any tax owed is April 15, 2026. The Internal Revenue Service...

US Tax Consultants is Now a Certified Acceptance Agent Great news for our clients! US Tax Consultants is now officially a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) authorized by the IRS. This means we can help you obtain your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)...

A Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) is an individual or business authorized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assist taxpayers in obtaining an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). ITINs are issued to individuals who must file a U.S. tax return or...

We’re excited to announce that US Tax Consultants is now an IRS-authorized Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) in Spain! This means we can help expats and non-U.S. citizens obtain their Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) quickly, securely, and without the...

Living abroad doesn’t mean tax season has to be stressful. Here’s why electronic filing with US Tax Consultants (e-filing) with the IRS is the smart choice for expats: 1. Faster Refunds – E-filed returns are processed much quicker than paper...

Yes, you can file an original Form 1040 series tax return electronically using any filing status. Filing your return electronically is faster, safer, and more accurate than mailing your tax return because it’s transmitted electronically to the IRS computer systems....

Yes, you can file Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return electronically with US Tax Consultants to amend your Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, or 1040-SS/PR for the current or two prior tax periods. If amending a prior year return originally filed on...

At US Tax Consultants, we are thrilled to announce two groundbreaking advancements that will significantly improve the experience for our clients starting in 2026. These new certifications will streamline processes, reduce waiting times, and make tax compliance easier...

U.S. Tax Treaties: Spain vs. Portugal The United States and Spain signed their first income tax treaty on February 22, 1990. This agreement, officially called The Convention Between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Spain for the Avoidance of Double...

Former IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig provides updates on the government shutdown. What to do now that we are officially in Phase 2 of the FY2026 IRS Shutdown Contingency Plan?  Phase 1 (dated 9/29/25) provided for normal IRS operations to continue...

Living abroad as a U.S. citizen comes with unique tax responsibilities. The IRS and FinCEN have introduced several updates for the 2025 tax year that could impact your filing strategy. Staying informed is essential to avoid penalties and optimize your tax benefits....

We all wonder how and how many employees from the IRS are going to be affected by the shutdown of the US Administration. It’s somewhat uncertain, because the IRS has prepared a contingency (“shutdown”) plan that tries to keep operations going, at least initially — so...

Since 1965, we’ve helped American expats navigate their U.S. tax obligations—no matter where they live or where their income comes from. In our websites you will find information on who needs to file, what deductions are available, deadlines, and much more whether you...

US Tax Consultants participated in the “Back to School” event at Navy Exchange, Naval Station Rota, Spain, on August 14. We had the privilege of being introduced by Capt. Charles A. Chmielak, who held a brief conversation with Mr. Richard Griffith, retired military...

In times of uncertainty keeping cash at home has regained importance.

The remote work revolution has turned Europe into one of the world’s most attractive destinations for digital nomads

Who are Accidental Americans? The term Accidental Americans refers to people who hold U.S. citizenship—often without realizing it—but who have lived most or all of their lives outside the United States. This can happen, for example, if someone was born in the U.S. to...