Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question about Spanish taxes
As a US citizen working as a contractor for a US company while residing in Spain, what are the tax implications, and can you recommend a specialist to help with understanding potential Spanish taxes and obligations?
Answers
These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
”You will pay your taxes in Spain, including your Social Security payments which will like be a bit higher than in the US. There is a tax treaty so you will not pay double taxes. Take a look at an online calculator”
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Here you can find recommended experts for both Spain and US filings: https://spainguru.es/tax-experts-spain-and-us-filings/
In conclusion, according to Spainguru Facebook group members, if you’re moving to Spain, you’ll pay taxes and slightly higher Social Security payments compared to the US. But thanks to a US-Spain tax treaty, you won’t face double taxation. For guidance, check out an online tax calculator.
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