We both worked as ESL teachers for companies that pay taxes in Spain, but the companies do not provide a W-2 as they are based in Spain. We moved back to the US in July 2017, her total US income was $8,500 and I didn't start working until 2018. How do I declare these funds on my return, and is there a way to avoid having to pay on the $9,000 earned in Spain?
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Yes, you will need to pay taxes on this income, the US taxes income earned worldwide by U.S. Citizens. There really is not a way to avoid paying taxes on the income earned. If you paid taxes on the income in Spain, you can enter the information and possibly take a foreign tax credit.
To enter the income you earned in Spain, you will do the following:
Yes, you will need to pay taxes on this income, the US taxes income earned worldwide by U.S. Citizens. There really is not a way to avoid paying taxes on the income earned. If you paid taxes on the income in Spain, you can enter the information and possibly take a foreign tax credit.
To enter the income you earned in Spain, you will do the following:
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