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Living in Portugal · 9 Sept 2026

US Social Security in Portugal: 2026 tax rules, Portuguese direct deposit, payment dates, SSA-7162, ID.me access and the 45-hour work test.

Immigration · 9 Sept 2026

Portugal resident? See which days in Portugal, Spain, France and elsewhere count toward Schengen 90/180—and why returning home does not reset it.

Tax · 8 Sept 2026

FATCA Portugal for Americans: FBAR $10,000 rule, Form 8938 thresholds, Anexo J, PFIC traps, missed filings and 2026 deadlines.