@bepmoht
American expat in Brazil
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About me
American
Lives in Pancas, Espírito Santo
Speaks English
Registration: 10 May 2020
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US and Brazil Taxes Revisited by sjpetzold
I’m sorry to bring this up again, but with tax season upon us, wise expats’ thoughts turn to the complexities of dual taxes. My wife and I are both US citizens filing jointly in the US. She is also a Brazil citizen while I have a ...
@sjpetzold”TWENTY SEVEN PERCENT “. (27%). However you write it it’s a BIG number. So, the question for the long time expats today is what 27% of income really means? Is the tax you pay on your USA income 27% of gross or is 27% of ... Read More
Noisy neighboring pitbulls by mberigan
So for the last 8+ months out neighbor on the other side of the wall (muro) has been raising pitbulls. These guys keep barking day & night and the lady doesn't have a clue as to how to train them (they're spoiled) and believes that I shouldn't ...
@mberigan I don’t know what state you’re in but I’ve read in SC and MG states, pit bulls are not allowed. There’s a lot of bad dog owners in this world and Brazil definitely has its fair share of them. I hope you find a ... Read More
Wanna see how SUS really works ? I'm sitting in the UPA right now. by kolyaS122HSU
Had a bad attack of what is either viral pneumonia or viral bronchitis yesterday. Can't stop coughing phlem, and didn't sleep all night. Sucks big time, I'm really sick. Feels like I am drowning and can't cough it up.Entered the UPA 10 minutes ago ...
@alan279 Well just to discuss the climatic and geographical differences, in Pancas ES we are about 4 hours from the coast. We rarely have any breeze or wind to speak of. The city is built in a valley surrounded by high granite mountains (similar to ... Read More
Wanna see how SUS really works ? I'm sitting in the UPA right now. by kolyaS122HSU
Had a bad attack of what is either viral pneumonia or viral bronchitis yesterday. Can't stop coughing phlem, and didn't sleep all night. Sucks big time, I'm really sick. Feels like I am drowning and can't cough it up.Entered the UPA 10 minutes ago ...
@alan279 I live in the interior, a totally different world. Read More
Wanna see how SUS really works ? I'm sitting in the UPA right now. by kolyaS122HSU
Had a bad attack of what is either viral pneumonia or viral bronchitis yesterday. Can't stop coughing phlem, and didn't sleep all night. Sucks big time, I'm really sick. Feels like I am drowning and can't cough it up.Entered the UPA 10 minutes ago ...
@kolyaS122HSUThis is why I bought an air conditioner which I keep at 26c mainly to keep the humidity under control. There’s a lot of mold in Brazil especially in the rainy season. The AC is in an adjacent room to our bedroom so it ... Read More
Retirement Visa for Brazil by abthree
The Brazilian Government has approved a replacement for the old Permanent Visa for Retirees, that was eliminated for new applicants as part of the 2017 Immigration Reform. As was the case with the old Permanent Visa (VIPER) for family reunion, the ...
@thetravelfoxI looked at their website section about visas (SF Brazil consulate) and the 3 week return quote seems to me to be too vague. In the section about the retirement visa, there’s no mention of processing time. However, at the bottom ... Read More
Requirements for A Brazilian Drivers License by roddiesho
Specifically, how much Portuguese do you need to know in order to get the license?Roddie in Retirement🕵
@abthreeIf you’re bored and interested in where the IADP arose from, then google “OAS org 1943 treaty”. This is the treaty by which the countries of “The Americas” laid out the rules of the road, so to speak. ... Read More
Requirements for A Brazilian Drivers License by roddiesho
Specifically, how much Portuguese do you need to know in order to get the license?Roddie in Retirement🕵
@abthreeIf you’re bored and interested in where the IADP arose from, then google “OAS org 1943 treaty”. This is the treaty by which the countries of “The Americas” laid out the rules of the road, so to speak. ... Read More
Número do Título de eleitor with a retirement visa by Kurterino
HelloA few weeks ago, I posted a question because I had problems activating my Claro chip that I had just bought. At the time, I thought it was a problem with my postal number, the CEP, but actually, it was about my CPF. Even though the error ...
@Kurterino On my CPF record here is what’s listed for voter id.Dados CadastraisTitulo de Eleitor: 00000000000-00So, as was mentioned, because I am not a citizen this apparently is the accepted number for their database. It’s interesting ... Read More
Regional Cost of Living Survey by bepmoht
A quick regional cost of living survey. My wife and I just finished two rather large (Bacon/cheese/burgers) on a bulky roll. Included veggies, tomato, lettuce, corn). Big chunks of Bacon probably 1/4 lbs worth. French fries included, I’d say ...
@Peter ItamaracaPancas in Espírito Santo Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by kolyaS122HSU
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
Thanks for the heads up.. Read More
Regional Cost of Living Survey
A quick regional cost of living survey. My wife and I just finished two rather large (Bacon/cheese/burgers) on a bulky roll. Included veggies, tomato, lettuce, corn). Big chunks of Bacon probably 1/4 lbs worth. French fries included, I’d say ... Read More
Automobile Fuel Cost in Brazil by alan279
What does it cost to buy fuel to drive your car a kilometer in Brazil? Just curious.
@alan279 They look about right. Of course, “your kilometer-age may vary.” FYI - This particular car is a very, how do I say, BASIC car. Rides like crap, ok for getting around town. I wouldn’t drive it more than 80km from point A to ... Read More
If you separate from your Brazilian spouse by NewBrazil
I have a permanent residency here in Brazil. I was given this when I was under the common couple section in the marriages agreement. We never got married. We are thinking of separation. Will I still be able to keep my permanent residence???? There ...
@alan279Ditto.. 2010, RNE and Blue CPF, both still work, and never renewed. Validade - “INDETERMINADA”. Read More
CPF Number vs Social Security Number by bepmoht
My pondering of the morning leads me to this tidbit. So, as an American citizen I have always been warned to not give out my Social Security number to anyone without a VERY good reason to do so. I’ve always been curious of the fact that in ...
@abthreeThis topic is hilarious in a way. I wish I still had the paperwork that I filled out for my permanent visa and RNE card way back in 2008. I started the process at the Boston consulate and originally it was supposed to be based on marriage to ... Read More