@mejms
American looking for information about Mexico
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Lives in Santiago de Querétaro, Queréta
Registration: 18 August 2018
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COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
As we have only had two cases of Covid-19 I guess all the protection may have amounted to something.Reported cases in Mexico really mean nothing, since the country tests less than any other country in OECD at just 0.5 of every 1,000 people. The ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Here's a good overview of Mexico and its handling of the coronavirus fallout. It's in English and from late March. Gives lot of context for those unfamiliar with a large part of Mexico's health care system. AMLO continues to hold the ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coronavirus/citizens-ignore-safe-distance-measures/ It's been widely reported and well-known that Lopez Obrador did away with Seguro Popular, implemented his new public hospital with centralized federal control, ... Read More
Horrible barking dog problem by VictoriaLinden
There is probably no hope at all for this situation. I'm living on Independencia and my street has about 7 dogs that all take turns barking at different times. I've been here for 2 months. My nice neighbor has spoken with the other people on the ...
Noise pollution is a common theme all over Mexico. People live in close quarters. If it's not from dogs, it will be from parties, construction, and a host of other causes depending on how urban the area is where you live. It's just the ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
Ok, now I really am not continuing with this discussion after this post. *** Do you think that I could potentially make some money on referring people to tax documentation and connecting the dots? That would be a great side gig! I am not an ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
How did you come up with that distinction for the purpose of taxes? Where are you getting your ideas from? I could point you to the Mexican tax law or the US/Mexico tax treaty, but I will point you to the article I already linked above. I ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
Of course, you pay Mexican taxes on pesos earned in Mexico. That is the most straightforward case. To say that you don't pay Mexican taxes on income coming from any other country while a resident in Mexico is really misguided. You need to dig ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
That is not the correct interpretation of what double taxation means. Yes, you cannot be taxed on the same dollar earned. That is also why the foreign tax credit exists for IRS filing, so that you will be credited any tax paid overseas. It depends ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
I have done a lot of research and am nearing a solution. For those who are also concerned about the Mexican tax situation for those of us who only have US income, this is the best article that I have come ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
Thanks for that link. There are plenty of advertisements for services offered. As I mentioned in the initial post, looking for feedback from anyone who has firsthand experience. Appreciate your reply though. Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
Thanks. Just took a look and there was nothing at all. Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ... Read More
buying property in Mexico by animabeya
Hello All, I currently live in the Bay area in California I am 26 years old and love to travel and would love to relocate I just know I dont want to stay in the US any longer. It is not for me. I no longer want to be a part of the life here. I ...
I have read that selling can be a MANY - YEAR process.I live in Querétaro (central Mexico), and the above is accurate for the market here. At the very least, selling could take multiple months. Homes sit on the market for a long time compared ... Read More
Problem with immigration status by oldgrowth
After more than 4 years of living in Mexico, I decided to apply for permanent status in late October. That's when I realized the expiration date on my temporary resident card (11/06/2019) was in June, not in November. Incredibly stupid on my ...
You can leave Mexico and on your return will be given a tourist visa. If asked for your visa upon leaving Mexico, you can say that you lost it and you might be fined. But you will be leave to leave and return. Not a dire situation. Read More
LASIK Eye Surgery - San Miguel / Queretaro
Has anyone ever had LASIK eye surgery in San Miguel or Queretaro? Read More