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.



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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.

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