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chrisengelart

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Registration: 16 February 2024

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chrisengelart replied to a thread
11 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Spain in 2024 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Spain, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Spain. Here are ...

chrisengelart

@CherylI am wondering with an income of approximately 52,000social security checks and a pension plus a small IRA would be paid out in taxes.Thanks in advance. Read More

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11 months ago
chasleslieb

Spanish Tax Form for treaty tax exemption by chasleslieb

What Spanish tax form is used to claim exemption from Spanish taxes as per dual tax residency provisions in the tax treaty with the U.S. I cannot get any accurate information from a Google search.It's like it is some big secret.

chrisengelart

Thanks so much for the information. I can see one needs a lot of professional help in moving their residence from the US to Spain. We are thinking of a permanent move but that will require professional help.Thanks again for taking time to respond-- Read More

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11 months ago
chasleslieb

Spanish Tax Form for treaty tax exemption by chasleslieb

What Spanish tax form is used to claim exemption from Spanish taxes as per dual tax residency provisions in the tax treaty with the U.S. I cannot get any accurate information from a Google search.It's like it is some big secret.

chrisengelart

charleslieb,I just read your post and in it you mentioned your sister live at the address you use in the US. Have you sold your home in the US or did you retain it? We are thinking of selling our home in the US and using either one of our relatives ... Read More

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11 months ago
emalekween

Help finding a charming village for long-term stay by emalekween

Hi All!My husband and I are planning a return trip to Spain in September. Our goal for this trip is to find a village where we can return for an extended stay (1-3 mos.) , possibly a move if we discover the right spot. We're looking for a charming ...

chrisengelart

My partner an I are in a similar position though I think you are further along in your experience and investigations. We were originally thinking more of northern Spain then the south now we are thinking more about Zaragoza and Logrono and elsewhere ... Read More

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11 months ago
Erichsisol

Taxes in retirement for Americans by Erichsisol

hi there, I'm planing to retire in Spain (around Barcelona) but the main concern are taxes. I did online research but found incomplete or confusing information about taxation in retirement. Here is my info: I'm US and also Slovakia-EU ...

chrisengelart

I am still researching this myself so I have no answers at the moment.Sorry. Read More

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11 months ago
Seaandsun4me

Non-lucrative visa where do we start ? by Seaandsun4me

Hi, I’m an American moving to Spain hopefully by the end of May. Our next step is applying for visas. we want to do the non-lucrative visa. My closest consulate is Washington DC. My question is where do I start? Who do I call? Do I ...

chrisengelart

@gwynjGreat info!Thank you gwynj.Chris Read More

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11 months ago
Seaandsun4me

Non-lucrative visa where do we start ? by Seaandsun4me

Hi, I’m an American moving to Spain hopefully by the end of May. Our next step is applying for visas. we want to do the non-lucrative visa. My closest consulate is Washington DC. My question is where do I start? Who do I call? Do I ...

chrisengelart

Thanks everyone for all this info. I will take a look asap. Read More

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11 months ago
chrisengelart

Seniors moving from US to Spain by chrisengelart

My partner and I are thinking of moving to Spain from the US. We are both retired and have sufficient income to meet the necessary criteria. I am 78 and wondering if my age presents difficulties for such an endeavor. We are both in good health and ...

chrisengelart

Thank you for that response.I am wondering if a passive income of approximately $52,000 annually is enough for two people to live comfortably in cities like Alicante, Barcelona or Zaragoza. I am about to have surgery here in the US on my right ... Read More

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11 months ago
chrisengelart

Seniors moving from US to Spain by chrisengelart

My partner and I are thinking of moving to Spain from the US. We are both retired and have sufficient income to meet the necessary criteria. I am 78 and wondering if my age presents difficulties for such an endeavor. We are both in good health and ...

chrisengelart

Thanks much for the info. Very helpful. Sounds like moving to Spain is not as easy and carefree as we are thinking.RegardsC Read More

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11 months ago
chrisengelart

Seniors moving from US to Spain by chrisengelart

My partner and I are thinking of moving to Spain from the US. We are both retired and have sufficient income to meet the necessary criteria. I am 78 and wondering if my age presents difficulties for such an endeavor. We are both in good health and ...

chrisengelart

Thank you gwynj for your response. I'm wondering if you know the price range of private healthcare policies in Spain.Turns out we have to wait up to six months before making any decisions or deciding to sell our house here in the US. I am having ... Read More

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11 months ago

Seniors moving from US to Spain

My partner and I are thinking of moving to Spain from the US. We are both retired and have sufficient income to meet the necessary criteria. I am 78 and wondering if my age presents difficulties for such an endeavor. We are both in good health and ... Read More