Understanding complementary tax in Spain
Complementary tax was introduced during the property boom. It was intended to catch out purchasers of Spanish property who were avoiding paying the full amount of transfer tax. Now those who have bought budget houses during the recession are receiving complementary tax demands too.
read more >>Letters received from the Spanish Tax Authority
There have always been consequences of not paying taxes in Spain, but now they are getting more serious.
read more >>Complementary tax on purchased property
If you have bought a property in the last four years at a discount price you could find yourself receiving a tax demand. Complementary tax is levied where the declared purchase price is less than the tax office’s valuation.
read more >>Scams promising tax refunds
There’s a new scam to watch out for. These e-mails, purporting to be from the tax office, ask for your bank account details. This article includes more information about this scam and how to avoid scamming generally.
read more >>Where in the world do you pay your tax?
You’d think that down-to-earth practical arrangements like paying tax would entail a certain amount of logic wouldn’t you?
read more >>Paying tax on your pension
You are British but you live in Spain. Where should you be taxed on your pension?
read more >>Our First Spain Explained Podcast
It’s not always easy reading about or writing about tax. It’s a very important subject that can cause heartache but rarely causes elation. For most people tax is just an annoying part of life, the sooner paid and done with the better.
read more >>Spanish Capital Gains Tax Explained
You think the hard work is done. You’ve sold your property. Congratulations. Now there are some taxes to sort out. In this article we look at Spanish Capital Gains Tax, Transfer Tax and Plus Valía and just how much you might expect to pay.
read more >>Spanish Taxes Guide: What Spanish taxes should you be paying?
Spanish taxes guide: – a summary to help you understand what Spanish taxes you should pay.
read more >>Important summer changes in the Spanish Tax Law
New measures, to take effect on August 1st, by the Spanish Inland Revenue will mean all taxpayers, including foreign property owners, will be under further scrutiny.
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