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@IrinaC

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Latvian expat in the USA

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Latvian

Lives in South Carolina

Registration: 06 November 2011

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IrinaC replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Personal Income Tax Return by IrinaC

Hi all! I lived in Malta for a bit over a year and worked for about nine months. I would like to check with you guys if anyone knows if one can file an individual income tax return and get a refund of some of the income tax paid (because I feel ...

IrinaC

Hi Mantonas, I checked this site, but it doesn't seem like they do returns for Malta. But thanks anyways. Irina Read More

IrinaC replied to a thread
11 years ago
IrinaC

Personal Income Tax Return by IrinaC

Hi all! I lived in Malta for a bit over a year and worked for about nine months. I would like to check with you guys if anyone knows if one can file an individual income tax return and get a refund of some of the income tax paid (because I feel ...

IrinaC

Thanks guys, You are helpful as always. I do have an e-ID, but do they do direct deposit in Malta bank account in case of refund? Because the check sent to my old address will do me no good :) Read More

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11 years ago

Personal Income Tax Return

Hi all! I lived in Malta for a bit over a year and worked for about nine months. I would like to check with you guys if anyone knows if one can file an individual income tax return and get a refund of some of the income tax paid (because I feel ... Read More

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12 years ago
IrinaC

Christmas Trees by IrinaC

Hi all, I can imagine it's probably not too popular here, since it's an island, but still wondering if anyone is buying real Christmas Trees? If yes, where can you buy one and how much could it be? I remember last year I saw a lonely one for about ...

IrinaC

Thanks Markus, 50 Euros, still pass though... Read More

IrinaC created a thread
12 years ago

Christmas Trees

Hi all, I can imagine it's probably not too popular here, since it's an island, but still wondering if anyone is buying real Christmas Trees? If yes, where can you buy one and how much could it be? I remember last year I saw a lonely one for about ... Read More

IrinaC replied to a thread
12 years ago
jmuthe

What is a good temporary job in Malta until I get a permanent one. by jmuthe

Hello, I am an American with Maltese duel citizenship, who is thinking of moving to Malta next summer and then find a job in my field of electronics. I have some money saved and a temporary place to stay. Once I find a job, I plan to use my saved ...

IrinaC

I actually like jmuthe's questions, because they trigger the best detailed discussions covering different points of view. When I was doing my research, I was finding mostly positives about the island, from statistics, blogs etc. I think it's ... Read More

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12 years ago
shadi1984

Salaries in Malta by shadi1984

Hi All, I'm moving to Malta next month and i'm afraid a bit from the salary problems. is it a good salary 20.000 EU before tax to live in Malta? And anyone know how much i will pay tax? thanks

IrinaC

Your monthly salary after tax will be about Eur 1,250 - 1,350 monthly, sometimes they add some government bonuses. It's high for Malta but everything is quite expensive here. Not much room for savings, but all depends on your living arrangements: ... Read More

IrinaC replied to a thread
12 years ago
sarah101

What docs are required for Residency Card? by sarah101

Hi, We are heading tomorrow to Valetta to apply for our Residency Cards. Can someone tell me what docs they would require us to take with us? We have signed for an apartment in St Julian's which we move into on the 15th so have an address. We are ...

IrinaC

We applied by mail and submitted certified copies of documents. This was sufficient. The copies were even certified by a police officer. Never seen that before but they do it here. Required application form, prove of employment (enough for one ... Read More

IrinaC replied to a thread
12 years ago
GuestPoster566

Any photographers and/or skywatchers on here? by GuestPoster566

One thing I am looking forward to are clear nights on Gozo for skywatching and photography. Does anyone share my interests? I would be interested to know as I would like to learn more and to improve.

IrinaC

Hi, I'm far from professional but love photography and I can tell you the sky here is beautiful most of the times. The clouds sit unusually low and take all kinds of different shapes and colors. Sunsets are magical. The views at Ghajn Tuffieha bay ... Read More

IrinaC replied to a thread
12 years ago
elinabio

I am totally confused and I need help on this one by elinabio

our son is born at November 1997. when I read about maltese education system I thought he is supposed to be in form 3 in a secondary school as he is 15 and not 16 years old. however today my husband went to St Clare College and he was told that our ...

IrinaC

Hi Elinabio, Just to mention, as a factor in your decision making, here in Malta its a common practice to introduce up to 6 months probation period, where employers can assess you and you can assess the company. Within this period, the job is not ... Read More

IrinaC replied to a thread
12 years ago
JoeToronto

Winter in Malta by JoeToronto

Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...

IrinaC

"Do people spend more for heating their homes in Malta than in much colder countries?" You can't say yes or no to that, because it depends on many factors: what do you consider a normal temperature inside the house (for me it's above 24 C, some ... Read More

IrinaC replied to a thread
12 years ago
JoeToronto

Winter in Malta by JoeToronto

Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...

IrinaC

Just to compare, when my sister came here to visit this summer (she lives in Spain), she noticed that even though the temperatures were the same at the time, it was a lot harder to tolerate the heat here, because of humidity. Read More

IrinaC replied to a thread
12 years ago
JoeToronto

Winter in Malta by JoeToronto

Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...

IrinaC

I like fall and spring, very fresh and lots of flowers. There are some nice winter days, too, hope this one is warmer and sunnier than last years'. Read More

IrinaC replied to a thread
12 years ago
JoeToronto

Winter in Malta by JoeToronto

Hello Everyone, I have read several forums where people have stated that winter in Malta is harsh, particularly inside the house. Furthermore, I have read that many have to wear gloves, hats, and winter coats inside the house just to maintain body ...

IrinaC

Winter in Malta, my favorite subject... it's my second one to enjoy. Just got an electric bill for all the aircon that I used in summer and it made me sick. Still not going to sacrifice on heat, but feel like I can never get comfortable enough ... Read More

IrinaC replied to a thread
12 years ago
GHouston

Selling Cars in Malta by GHouston

Hi Everyone, I am trying to sell my car at present. I wondered if anyone had any advice on the best routes to go down. I have posted an ad on this site, Malta Park and Malta Autotrader, I was ideally looking for a fairly quick sale before ...

IrinaC

They can still keep selling, by putting just a phone number on the sign, as everyone knows that it means the car is for sale. Read More