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American looking for information about Puerto Rico

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American

Lives in San Juan

Registration: 06 December 2016

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PattiAnn replied to a thread
3 years ago
Diksha

All about taxes for expats in Puerto Rico by Diksha

Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Puerto Rico. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation ...

PattiAnn

*** This cpa handled My returns Read More

PattiAnn replied to a thread
7 years ago
PattiAnn

Streaming TV by PattiAnn

I’ve always been able to stream tv from my provider in CT (Comcast) usung their app to sling box . Just the other day it all stopped and I’m being told I cannot stream outside of mainland. This seems to be true with HUlu; direct tv now, ...

PattiAnn

The technology is outpacing my ability to deal with it. You can stream on demand content. But you cannot stream live tv, which many stream companies now provide. FCC thing that it’s only allowed in mainland... Read More

PattiAnn created a thread
7 years ago

Streaming TV

I’ve always been able to stream tv from my provider in CT (Comcast) usung their app to sling box . Just the other day it all stopped and I’m being told I cannot stream outside of mainland. This seems to be true with HUlu; direct tv now, ... Read More

PattiAnn replied to a thread
7 years ago
Sitka

Disease in Puerto Rico by Sitka

Just read a report of an outbreak of leptospirosis has claimed four lives. Typically associated with drinking or exposure to contaminated water. This health hazard may grow rapidly if unchecked. also YouTube has a ...

PattiAnn

I’ve been following, and I’m confused. There was a report that AAA 64% has potable water. Then I see boil order, then I see infected people drank from a stream Is tap water safe? Read More

PattiAnn replied to a thread
7 years ago
Aharkness

Act 20/Act 22 by Aharkness

Anyone on here living in PR with Act 20 or Act 22 status?

PattiAnn

Met someone from CA; they're being audited. Read More

PattiAnn replied to a thread
7 years ago
Aharkness

Act 20/Act 22 by Aharkness

Anyone on here living in PR with Act 20 or Act 22 status?

PattiAnn

I anxious for information as well. I spend 6-8 months in Condado, and the rest in CT. I need good tax advice. Please share and contact info for CPA's etc. Read More

PattiAnn replied to a thread
7 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Puerto Rico by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Puerto Rico, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the ...

PattiAnn

What is Department of Habitation Read More

PattiAnn created a thread
7 years ago

shipping my car from the states to PR?

Does anyone have advice or questimates $$? Read More

PattiAnn replied to a thread
7 years ago
chrishamrick103

Any GOOD Attorney's? by chrishamrick103

Does anyone know of a good attorney? I'm about done with PR, I really am. Stress, stress and more stress since we got here. Many of you know how my landlord has ripped us off and we haven't had any luck finding at least a 4 bedroom that ...

PattiAnn

Regarding my recommendation... he gave us very good advice, and notarized a couple of documents, spent 40 minutes with us; charged us 40$ for notiary services.... but not for advice. So I'm sure you can ask for consultation. He is no nonsense ... Read More

PattiAnn replied to a thread
7 years ago
chrishamrick103

Any GOOD Attorney's? by chrishamrick103

Does anyone know of a good attorney? I'm about done with PR, I really am. Stress, stress and more stress since we got here. Many of you know how my landlord has ripped us off and we haven't had any luck finding at least a 4 bedroom that ...

PattiAnn

I had an excellent experience with Carlos L. Gonzalez-Reyes. 787-792-9070 #1010 Roosevelt Ave 00920 near big mall. Read More

PattiAnn replied to a thread
7 years ago
PattiAnn

Taxes by PattiAnn

This act 20/22... I am dizzy trying to figure it out. I have 2 homes. PR and CT. CT is taxed to death! We are reitired. Our income is from retirement savings and investments. No salaries. If I lived here how is that income taxed? Technically my ...

PattiAnn

Thank you! But "no taxation without representation"; so if my permanent address is PR.... ??? This is so hard b/c US cpa's know 0 re: PR. Read More

PattiAnn created a thread
7 years ago

Taxes

This act 20/22... I am dizzy trying to figure it out. I have 2 homes. PR and CT. CT is taxed to death! We are reitired. Our income is from retirement savings and investments. No salaries. If I lived here how is that income taxed? Technically my ... Read More

PattiAnn replied to a thread
7 years ago
tpritty

I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely by tpritty

Hi everyone, I've lived in Guaynabo for a year now. I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely, more so because of my nonexistent Spanish speaking skills. I'm a social butterfly, so my inability to communicate adequately has ...

PattiAnn

download meetups app to your phone. Look for groups with similar interests. If you have a hobby or sport... go where they are and introduce yourself. I've been "adopted" by many welcoming people and I do t speak Spanish! Also I think ... Read More

PattiAnn replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nicole312

Learning Spanish by Nicole312

Hello, Which program is better to learn Spanish Duolingo or Rosetta Stone or something else? Thank you

PattiAnn

Eager to see your replies! I rely on google translator app. Slowly I'll learning repeat word. I doubt I will ever understand spoken language... too fast Read More

PattiAnn created a thread
7 years ago

Moped/scooter

I'm in San Juan area. I don't want a car! A scooter or moped would be great. Does anyone know the Laws regarding use of these? More important... where to get one. I've done internet search and come up empty. Read More