Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 7:31pm
So much half baked and downright dodgy advice there it's difficult to know where to start.
Particularly aggregious is -
"They may at some point ask what your worldly holdings are, but didn't
this time here, and it isn't taxed upon, they just want to know"
That refers to the infamous Modelo 720 which MUST be completed if you have assets outside of Spain which total in excess of €50,000, that may include pensions for which you have drawdown options.
The onus is on you to submit the 720 NOT the taxman to ask for it!
Penalties for failure to submit on time or submitting incorrect or incomplete information can be harsh.
Unfortunately for you the deadline for the 720 was March 30th. so if you do have declarable assets you are already out of compliance and unknowingly potentially liable to a penalty.
There is no "filing fee", submitting the Modelo 100 tax return is completely free. Fees demanded by Gestors or Lawers are just that but not a penny of it goes to the tax man or to pay for the submission.
You do not need your TIE nor a copy of your passport for the Modelo 100, a Gestor or lawyer might want the TIE but only for your NIE and support number which you can just as easily give them verbally and no clue as to why they would want a copy of a passport, neither play any part whatsoever in completing the actual return.
The best advice I can give you is to go and see a reputable lawyer, and the sooner the better.