Carroll Kelly
@frogrock
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
Forum posts
509
Contacts
6
About me
American
Lives in New York and Arroyo,PR
Speaks English and Spanglish
Registration: 17 July 2013
Activity
Wifi and Internet connections for working. by jclifton309
Really interested in relocating to PR for a while to see if it could possibly be our future home. We both work 100% online with a need for a constant internet connection. Has the infrastructure of the island got to the point where there is at ...
Where I live, I use have reliable internet through Liberty Cable. I know several folks whose businesses are internet-based. Some have multiple service providers, just in case the main one fails. Read More
Taxes in puerto rico retirement income by Drew64
Is anyone a puerto rican resident retired from the us mainland? How is retirement income taxed if you have your roth, 401k, ira, social security income derived from accounts still on the mainland? I followed a few threads but didnt really see a ...
Interesting. Thank you. This would help, because I get the Social Security maximum. I will check into this. I am now a Puerto Rican citizen. Read More
Taxes in puerto rico retirement income by Drew64
Is anyone a puerto rican resident retired from the us mainland? How is retirement income taxed if you have your roth, 401k, ira, social security income derived from accounts still on the mainland? I followed a few threads but didnt really see a ...
I cannot speak for every type of investment that you have. I can tell you that I retired in New York State and started receiving Social Security before I moved full-time to Puerto Rico. I pay federal income tax. I do not pay Puerto Rico income ... Read More
Rethinking our relocation to Puerto Rico because of forced heirship by mrwetzel
My husband and I are in Puerto Rico now (our third trip this year) on a house hunting trip. We thought we would be moving to Puerto Rico within the next year. That was until we learned about the forced heirship laws. We both have children from ...
Have you compared how much will be taken by the Federal and State government for inheritance taxes, as opposed to the inheritance taxes in Puerto Rico? Here's a thought from someone (me) who will probably eventually die and chooses to live in ... Read More
Rethinking our relocation to Puerto Rico because of forced heirship by mrwetzel
My husband and I are in Puerto Rico now (our third trip this year) on a house hunting trip. We thought we would be moving to Puerto Rico within the next year. That was until we learned about the forced heirship laws. We both have children from ...
Put the property in both of your names. Make a provision in the wills that the surviving spouse has the right to live in the house (sorry, but I do not know the legal terminology) until death. This is what my aunt and uncle did. Plus, as death ... Read More
Is there Postmates in PR? by edenkaate
Can't find any info about it. Are there other food delivery services (ubereats) or is that just not a thing in PR? Thanks, Eden Kate
Depends on where you live. My local Econo just started a home delivery service. Read More
Moving to PR in April & Can't Decide Where To Live. by edenkaate
So my boyfriend and I are moving in April, and plan to be in PR next week to look at places with a realtor. We found great listings but can't decide which area is best to live. We've narrowed it down between 3 areas: Isla Verde, San ...
I do not live in San Juan, but there are parts that I like to visit. Have you looked at the Santurce area? My suggestion is to look at the walkability of the neighborhood, non-tourist shops and restaurants, as well as availability of parking. Read More
New to Puerto Rico - How to meet people? by mealemany
Hello! I'm from Texas and I just moved to Puerto Rico (Condado area), and I'm looking to meet new people. Are there groups/organizations/volunteering/etc that are available here in San Juan area to meet new people? I searched on meetup.com ...
This may or may not sound corny to you. But keep an open mind. There is a fun group of Square Dancers every Monday, in San Juan. They currently meet from 2-4pm. It is in English, for the most part. Very nice folks. You can go as a single or as a ... Read More
Rethinking our relocation to Puerto Rico because of forced heirship by mrwetzel
My husband and I are in Puerto Rico now (our third trip this year) on a house hunting trip. We thought we would be moving to Puerto Rico within the next year. That was until we learned about the forced heirship laws. We both have children from ...
You need an attorney in Puerto Rico to write your wills. I recently did this. Read More
Buying a car in Puerto Rico by Rapidr28
I am thinking about buying a used car in Puerto Rico. I dont want to buy a stolen car. What types of proofs do I need to get from the seller to make sure its not stolen? Is it safe to buy from a private seller? I dont want to show up with cash in ...
I use Toyota in Rio Piedras. Read More
Will I pay PR tax on my NJ pension in addition to the federal payment? by theclavekid79
Hello all, I am new to the forum and am planning a full move to the southwest side of the island by 2020. Though I was born in NJ and lived here my entire life, I have family and many connections to that part of the island. I've traveled ...
No, you will not pay Puerto Rico tax from a pension earned in New Jersey. For Act 20/22 you should get advice from an expert. There are folks in my neighborhood who do this. As you wish, I can pass along the name of a consultant. Read More
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, ...
I have one of those new TCL Roku televisions from Costco and I use Liberty Cable. It is amazing! Great service from Liberty. I subscribe to Netflix and Amazon Prime. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Dont 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 ...
If you end up on the east coast I would love to pick your brain about Africa. Right now I am going to South Amaerica. Will be back in Puerto Rico in January. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Dont 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 ...
Since Maria there are more bug bites because of the exfoliation of the trees. You will quickly learn to carry bud spray. Select a product with DEET for the best protection. I have done a lot of camping and hiking and this works the best. Read More
West vs. East of Puerto Rico by NotFromThisPlanet
What are the main differences between the East Coast and the West Coast of Puerto Rico? Lifestyle, climate, culture, business, tourists, roads, local people, expats, cost of living, access to things, education options, job opportunity, nature, ...
After today, I will be able to tell you a Puerto Rican tale called East Side Story, starring Maria. Hope we don't get a sharknado. Read More