https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Americans living abroad must file taxes both in the US and in their country of residence. Here are the key deadlines and rules US citizens in Austria need to know this year. https://www.thelocal.com/20260316/the-tax-deadlines-americans-in-austria-need-to-know-in-2026 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:29 +0100 the-tax-deadlines-americans-in-austria-need-to-know-in-2026 If you're a remote worker or split time between your home country and Germany, you may be wondering which tax office you should be paying. https://www.thelocal.com/20241101/how-does-germany-decide-if-im-a-tax-resident-in-the-country Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:19:03 +0100 how-does-germany-decide-if-im-a-tax-resident-in-the-country In most German states visitors can expect to pay a local tax for overnight stays at hotels. But a recent court ruling in Bavaria confirmed that hotel taxes may not be collected in the southern 'Free State'. https://www.thelocal.com/20251124/where-in-germany-youll-pay-hotel-tax-and-why-you-wont-in-bavaria Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:17:05 +0100 where-in-germany-youll-pay-hotel-tax-and-why-you-wont-in-bavaria As the Italian government moves to hike a contested flat tax on foreign income for wealthy new residents, here’s how the scheme works – and who can take advantage of it. https://www.thelocal.com/20251114/cr7-rule-what-is-italys-flat-tax-for-wealthy-foreign-residents Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:50:59 +0100 cr7-rule-what-is-italys-flat-tax-for-wealthy-foreign-residents Whether you plan to let your whole home or just a single room, make sure you’re aware of the rules around declaring the income to the German tax man. https://www.thelocal.com/20250602/what-germanys-tax-authorities-need-to-know-if-you-rent-out-your-home Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:54:34 +0200 what-germanys-tax-authorities-need-to-know-if-you-rent-out-your-home Many property owners in France may be curious about earning some extra cash renting out their home - especially on platforms such as Airbnb - but it's important not to fall foul of local rules on registration and taxes. https://www.thelocal.com/20251009/what-you-need-to-know-about-legally-renting-out-a-french-second-home Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:35:30 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-legally-renting-out-a-french-second-home As Italy emerges as one of Europe's top destinations for the super-rich, generous tax breaks are just one of the factors driving the trend. https://www.thelocal.com/20250915/why-are-so-many-millionaires-now-moving-to-italy Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:47:38 +0200 why-are-so-many-millionaires-now-moving-to-italy Trying to save on taxes but want to remain in Spain? Depending on your circumstances, a good compromise may be moving to the tiny, landlocked sovereign country of Andorra, situated between Spain and France in the Pyrenees. https://www.thelocal.com/20250917/how-much-tax-will-i-save-if-i-live-in-andorra-rather-than-spain Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:44:41 +0200 how-much-tax-will-i-save-if-i-live-in-andorra-rather-than-spain Expect a difficult autumn-winter season in German politics including tough negotiations over welfare cuts and taxes, and headaches over the labour shortage, immigration and war preparations. https://www.thelocal.com/20250910/explained-the-major-challenges-germany-faces-this-autumn Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:42:30 +0200 explained-the-major-challenges-germany-faces-this-autumn Sweden's government is expected to halve VAT on food in the budget to be presented later this month, in a move to kickstart the country's weak economy and win over voters ahead of next year's election. https://www.thelocal.com/20250902/swedens-government-expected-to-halve-vat-on-food-in-election-budget Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:04:50 +0200 swedens-government-expected-to-halve-vat-on-food-in-election-budget Spain's National High court has ruled against the Spanish government's MO of not letting people deduct expenses when declaring rental income if they own property in Spain, but don't reside in the EU. This sets a precedent for the planned 100 percent property tax. https://www.thelocal.com/20250822/spains-100-property-tax-for-foreigners-weakened-by-new-court-ruling Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:00:31 +0200 spains-100-property-tax-for-foreigners-weakened-by-new-court-ruling Property tax bills are being sent out to French property owners, and many people will notice an increase - but if you think the price hike is too high - or you have been sent a bill in error - here's how you can challenge it. https://www.thelocal.com/20230905/how-to-challenge-your-french-property-tax-bill Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:18:05 +0200 how-to-challenge-your-french-property-tax-bill France and Spain are leading an international ‘coalition’ in efforts to impose and increase taxes on private jets and premium class air travel. https://www.thelocal.com/20250701/france-and-spain-lead-efforts-to-tax-private-jets Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:15:58 +0200 france-and-spain-lead-efforts-to-tax-private-jets If you are a new arrival in Switzerland, or are about to move here, you may be wondering whether foreign nationals are taxed at a higher rate than the Swiss. This is what you should know. https://www.thelocal.com/20250424/do-foreigners-pay-more-taxes-in-switzerland Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:21:42 +0200 do-foreigners-pay-more-taxes-in-switzerland France is well-known for being a high-tax country, but is there really any truth to the idea that foreigners - whether they are residents or second-home owners - get hit with extra taxes? https://www.thelocal.com/20250422/do-foreigners-pay-more-tax-in-france Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:42:18 +0200 do-foreigners-pay-more-tax-in-france Tax day is just around the corner for US citizens - and those living in Germany will want to file here first. Here are the most important dates (and extensions) to keep in mind during American tax season. https://www.thelocal.com/20250401/the-2025-tax-deadlines-that-americans-in-germany-need-to-know Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:31:10 +0200 the-2025-tax-deadlines-that-americans-in-germany-need-to-know Crypto currencies have become more mainstream in recent years - and have also become subject to new rules and regulations. If you've started trading in crypo in Germany, here are the tax rules you need to know. https://www.thelocal.com/20250402/when-do-you-owe-taxes-on-crypto-trades-in-germany Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:17:30 +0200 when-do-you-owe-taxes-on-crypto-trades-in-germany France's 2025 Budget includes a provision to more than double the tax that is added onto the cost of every ticket for flights departing France. https://www.thelocal.com/20250206/france-doubles-tax-on-plane-tickets Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:48:40 +0100 france-doubles-tax-on-plane-tickets Foreign citizens in Sweden carrying out particularly expert work or earning above a certain level may soon qualify for up to 30 percent tax relief on income earned in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.com/20250124/sweden-to-increase-expert-tax-cuts-and-make-them-available-to-more-foreigners Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:47:01 +0100 sweden-to-increase-expert-tax-cuts-and-make-them-available-to-more-foreigners The US policy of citizenship-based taxation has long been a bugbear of Americans living overseas, but could Donald Trump's pre-election promise to "end double taxation" mean a change is possible for Americans in Europe? https://www.thelocal.com/20241122/will-donald-trump-really-ease-the-tax-problems-of-americans-in-europe Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:19:09 +0100 will-donald-trump-really-ease-the-tax-problems-of-americans-in-europe