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A yellow sticky note that says "TAX TIME". a reminder to do the Spanish tax return by phone

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Le llamamos: How to file your Spanish Tax Return by phone

Would you prefer to file your Spanish Tax Return over the phone? The ...

An old fashioned typewriter with a piece of paper in with the type "Tax Return".

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Tax savings ahead: New rules expand deductions for residents

Good news for many residents on the Costa Blanca as the government has ...

A hand holding a phone with the SUMA app open, ready to pay IBI tax.

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IBI aka SUMA: The uninvited guest

If you own a home, you will already be used to paying some ...

A hand holding a tiny solar panel with lots of sunflowers in the background to represent ways to cut your tax bill on the Costa Blanca by going green.

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Going green on the Costa Blanca could slash your tax bill

Filling in your annual income tax return is rarely anyone’s idea of fun, ...

Papers, pen and calculator to represent a self-employed autónomo in Spain.

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Self-employed in Spain: Your guide to becoming autónomo

Being self-employed in Spain, known as an autónomo, means working for yourself rather ...

A cartoon man holding a pile of books with a mug on top saying "I love tax". IVA in Spain or VAT in the UK.

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IVA in Spain: How the dreaded VAT works and when it applies

IVA, short for Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido, is Spain’s version of VAT, ...

A woman sitting on a bench in an art gallery as Spain closes some to protest over VAT.

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Art galleries across Spain close in protest over high VAT

Contemporary art galleries across Spain have closed their doors until 7 February in ...

A squirrel sitting on the edge of a rubbish bin.

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Rubbish Tax in Spain: Guide to the Residuos Sólidos Urbanos

Every year, tucked between your usual bills in Spain, there is one you ...

A young couple surrounding by boxes. Bridging the Gap.

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From deed to doorstep: Inheriting a house in Spain

Inheriting a Spanish house might seem simple at first, but there are several ...