Taxes in Argentina for American Retirees
Taxes in Argentina
When Argentina starts taxing you, how it treats a U.S. pension, and what the United States still expects from you regardless.
When you become tax resident
Twelve months of residence, or holding permanent residence, generally makes you an Argentine tax resident.
How your foreign pension is treated
Argentine tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, which includes foreign pensions. Argentina also has a personal assets tax on worldwide assets for residents, which is a genuine issue for anyone with a U.S. portfolio.
The U.S. tax treaty position
There is no U.S.-Argentina income tax treaty in force. You rely on the U.S. Foreign Tax Credit.
Wealth tax
Yes. The Bienes Personales tax applies to residents on worldwide assets above a threshold, with a higher rate historically applied to assets held abroad. This is the single most important tax consideration for an American retiring in Argentina and it needs professional modelling.
Other taxes and reporting
Exchange controls have applied at various times and have affected both bringing money in and taking it out. Rules have changed substantially since 2024. Verify the position in force.
Remember the U.S. side
The United States taxes its citizens on worldwide income wherever they live. Moving does not end your filing obligation, and FBAR reporting is triggered by an aggregate of 10,000 dollars across foreign accounts at any moment in the year.
Taxes in Argentina: common questions
When do I become tax resident in Argentina?
Twelve months of residence, or holding permanent residence, generally makes you an Argentine tax resident.
Will Argentina tax my U.S. pension?
Argentine tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, which includes foreign pensions. Argentina also has a personal assets tax on worldwide assets for residents, which is a genuine issue for anyone with a U.S. portfolio.
Do I still file a U.S. return?
Yes. The United States taxes its citizens on worldwide income wherever they live, and moving does not end the obligation. You get an automatic extension to June 15, the Foreign Tax Credit usually prevents genuine double taxation, and FBAR is a separate filing triggered by an aggregate of 10,000 dollars across foreign accounts at any point in the year.
Verified Sep 7, 2026 Primary sources: www.argentina.gob.ar, www.cancilleria.gob.ar, www.afip.gob.ar
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