tinymonkey
MemberAmerican expat in Puerto Rico
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American
Lives in Isla Verde
Registration: 26 September 2015
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Filing income taxes for income earned outside PR? by Linayjuli
Hello all! I've been trying to find information online, and I've asked some of my family in PR, but I haven't found a clear answer. My husband and I are considering moving to PR in the summer. He works from home for a US based company. ...
If you have an IRA or 401k or 403b you will pay federal taxes when you get some out, not PR taxes. If you have an after tax account then you can sign up for act 22 and transfer your money to PR then you pay 4% PR tax and no Federal on that money. ... Read More
Trying to budget a move to Santurce by miminich
Hi all! I've been scanning this forum and haven't found an answer to this question. Please forgive me if this is a redundant/common query. My girlfriend and I plan to move to Santurce in January of 2017. We will bring a car, and hope to ...
tinymonkey, could you help me out with information regarding car leasing? We are coming in Feb. for 5 weeks and the car rental is really eating into the budget. I appreciate your help!You mean you only need a car for 5 weeks total? Read More
Trying to budget a move to Santurce by miminich
Hi all! I've been scanning this forum and haven't found an answer to this question. Please forgive me if this is a redundant/common query. My girlfriend and I plan to move to Santurce in January of 2017. We will bring a car, and hope to ...
We've heard that the used car market in PR is dodgy and that we'd be better off shipping... do you think that's not the case?I've both shipped a car here and bought & sold one. Having done lots of research, my shipping process ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Puerto Rico face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What ...
Yeah, I've actually come to sometimes prefer the cattle-call method because you don't have to wait months for an appointment and can just show up the same day. Perhaps the rest of the island differs, but out here in the metro area many of ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Puerto Rico face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What ...
Hospitals are probably the one thing that will keep me from staying in PR long term. Had a medical emergency that sent me to Ashford Presby in Condado, only one doctor was around. Freezing the entire time, half asleep but in pain and the doctor who ... Read More
Family leaving Island next week - need to sell car - suggestions by Journeyandbeyond
Hello, I am trying to help a family with options to sell their 2012 VW Jetta ASAP! I already recommended Clasificados, which it is on there and not sure if there are any other quick options other than the dealers, which will take him for his ...
Jess, not sure what you're looking for but I'm selling one of my cars. It's a 2012 Nissan Senta SE-R SpecV with a 6 speed manual and only 33k miles (plus powertrain warranty). Read More
Family leaving Island next week - need to sell car - suggestions by Journeyandbeyond
Hello, I am trying to help a family with options to sell their 2012 VW Jetta ASAP! I already recommended Clasificados, which it is on there and not sure if there are any other quick options other than the dealers, which will take him for his ...
Thanks, requested membership. Read More
Family leaving Island next week - need to sell car - suggestions by Journeyandbeyond
Hello, I am trying to help a family with options to sell their 2012 VW Jetta ASAP! I already recommended Clasificados, which it is on there and not sure if there are any other quick options other than the dealers, which will take him for his ...
Is there a "Friends of San Juan" equivalent? I'm in Isla Verde and also have a car on Clasificados & Craigslist which isn't getting as noticed as it should be. Read More
Act 20 Process - Anybody currently in the Process by DJGlobal
Are any members of this forum currently in the processes of establishing a business under Act 20, or recently completed the process within the last 6 months?
Yup, my sources tell me an audit is basically guaranteed and you can expect to spend 5 figures on a CPA defending one if you're squeaky clean. Also @ DJ from your other thread, you're mistaken about the 5k cost per person on Act 20. ... Read More
Act 20 Process - Anybody currently in the Process by DJGlobal
Are any members of this forum currently in the processes of establishing a business under Act 20, or recently completed the process within the last 6 months?
Sure thing, got your PM. Read More
Act 20 Process - Anybody currently in the Process by DJGlobal
Are any members of this forum currently in the processes of establishing a business under Act 20, or recently completed the process within the last 6 months?
I'm in the process and moving there first week of Nov. Yourself? Read More
Loiza safety by JF214
I saw.a very nice looking apartment in Loiza in what looks like a decent area. But when I google I find forums with people saying it's unsafe. Does anybody who has actually spent time in Loiza have an opinion on this?
Are you guys talking about LoÃza, San Juan or LoÃza, Puerto Rico (east of the airport) ? Read More