@sjpetzold
American looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 06 October 2021
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US and Brazil Taxes Revisited
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 ... 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 ...
What a drag! I feel for you! We have a neighbor with three mixed but primarily GSD, one of which is out all night and barks all night. In sequences of 5. And there is really no reason for it, so I have to disagree that dogs always need a reason. The ... Read More
What Were You Happy For in 2024! by roddiesho
Before we start the New Years Resolutions for 2025, please share with us what resolutions and events made you happy in 2024!For me it is very easy. This time last year I was cautiously asking my wife if she had heard from our well-paid Immigration ...
@roddieshoGlad things worked out for you! Congrats! Read More
Western Union by Gabriele Valloreia
HelloI am travelling to Rio de Janeiro next month. Do you think Western Union is the best option to withdraw some cash ? Do you have any feedback / experience ?CheersGabriel
@Gabriele Valloreiai will never use WU only because of their continued reputation for not caring that their system is often used for international internet scams. But if you don’t have a Brazil bank account, your options are probably limited. 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🕵
@abthree My understanding is the test is much changed since you took it! 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🕵
@roddieshoIf you still have a US drivers license (or one from somewhere else), you may just be able to get a Brazilian one without going through the whole testing process, and depending on how long you’ve been here. 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🕵
@sjpetzoldIronically, three days after we passed our tests and paid for our licenses, we were pulled over at a random roadblock. I was driving and had some worried moments. My wife navigated through the explanation and they recorded my DL info. ... 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🕵
@sjpetzoldIronically, three days after we passed our tests and paid for our licenses, we were pulled over at a random roadblock. I was driving and had some worried moments. My wife navigated through the explanation and they recorded my DL info. ... 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🕵
@roddiesho My wife and I both have Wisconsin drivers licenses and we went to DETRAN in Campos do Jordão to apply for Brazilian ones about 2 weeks ago. I speak very limited Portuguese so she had to translate for me. At DETRAN, they just took ... Read More
How to sale a property in Brasil without a bank account in Brazil by Aleit
Good evening, I'm in Italian and I'm currently in Brasil trying to sale some properties that my family received from an inheritance from a family member that lived in brasil for over 40 years. Neither myself or any other family member lives ...
@Peter Itamaraca When I make transfers to Brazil from my US account into my Brazil account, doesn’t Brazil note the income? Are all these people failing to declare money they transfer into Brazil? Read More
how difficult is legally owning a firearm in brazil for an expat. by sortitoot
I was reading about it somewhere, i would need to have had citizenship or something for 4 years if memory serves. cant find the legislation now. but how feasible is it do you think?
@Xpat-Forever It’s so funny you say that people walk the streets in fear due to the gun control here. As an “elderly” retired police officer and detective, I dealt with the consequences of the US gun obsession every day. I feel ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Welcome to the newcomers!Ive been on this site for a couple of years now and there is a lot of good info here.My wife (Brazilian) and I moved to Campos Do Jordao with our dog and cats a this past August and I find there are few people that speak ... Read More
98 lb dog to Brazil??? by sjpetzold
I am trying to move my 98 lb Giant Schnauzer to Brazil and it is becoming a nightmare! He needs such a large crate (700 size with possible extension) that most airlines that still move pets can’t move him due to the size. The only options that ...
I finally figured out a way to bring my dog (98 lb Giant Schnauzer) to Brazil, but it was difficult, expensive and hard on him. i drove him from Madison WI to Miami where i met up with a pet relocation specialist who had booked him in cargo on a ... Read More
How can a retired California expat avoid state taxes by Robert60
Soon I'll be leaving California retiring to Brazil and want to stop paying state taxes. Is the only way to do so is cutting all ties to the state and establishing a domicile in a tax free state which is time consuming? Robert
@abthreeAnd if you still use Wise, does it always take days before your transfer goes through? Read More
How can a retired California expat avoid state taxes by Robert60
Soon I'll be leaving California retiring to Brazil and want to stop paying state taxes. Is the only way to do so is cutting all ties to the state and establishing a domicile in a tax free state which is time consuming? Robert
@abthreeso how do you transfer funds now? Read More