EricDove
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
Forum posts
24
About me
American, Married with children, 56 years old
Lives in Fajardo, Fajardo
Speaks Working on Spanish
Registration: 16 June 2017
Hurricane Maria by Julie
Hello everyone, Our thoughts are with you: stay safe! Julie 天美麻豆 team
We were just in Palmas three weeks ago, fell in love with it, and decided that it was the marina and neighborhood for us come next spring. Really hope everyone there and throughout PR is making it through this safely. Read More
Car Shipping Import tax by EricDove
Hey all, A question for those who have shipped cars. I understand that the import tax is based on vehicle value, and that's a value that they assign to it. Unfortunately, the site everyone sends you to where you can plug in your car's ...
Great advice, will do. I've owned a ton of cars and do a lot of my own work, so I feel pretty confident in finding a good one, but the transfer process may be a bit foggy. Read More
Car Shipping Import tax by EricDove
Hey all, A question for those who have shipped cars. I understand that the import tax is based on vehicle value, and that's a value that they assign to it. Unfortunately, the site everyone sends you to where you can plug in your car's ...
Thanks guys. I'm leaning heavily towards just selling them, renting for a few days in PR and buying there. We generally use the "older car with higher miles but in good shape for very low $$" buying philosophy anyway, so I'm sure ... Read More
Car Shipping Import tax
Hey all, A question for those who have shipped cars. I understand that the import tax is based on vehicle value, and that's a value that they assign to it. Unfortunately, the site everyone sends you to where you can plug in your car's ... Read More
Garmin GPS o Google o otra by 35th
My new to the island perspective on getting around with technology. After 90 days of driving to new places almost daily, my conclusion: Garmin. But, all the tech's add something be it convenience or familiarity to using that media. I guess ...
I don't think I'll ever go back to a devoted GPS unit considering iphone/smartphone capabilities now (land-based that is). From Rey's comments it sounds like Maps has the accuracy you might expect, and using it alongside Google Maps ... Read More
Boat registration if documented? by EricDove
Again, searched for a topic that hit on this, but didn't see anything. We have a sailboat that we'll be sailing to PR after we've gotten ourselves settled in...after securing a place to rent...after selling our house...after selling ...
Thanks much, Adlin20! I also plan to ask a couple of the marina managers about it when we visit in a few weeks. I've heard the folks at Puerto Del Rey in particular are usually happy to give you the skinny on all the necessary red tape for ... Read More
Boat registration if documented? by EricDove
Again, searched for a topic that hit on this, but didn't see anything. We have a sailboat that we'll be sailing to PR after we've gotten ourselves settled in...after securing a place to rent...after selling our house...after selling ...
To clarify, yes we'll be full time residents. Read More
Boat registration if documented? by EricDove
Again, searched for a topic that hit on this, but didn't see anything. We have a sailboat that we'll be sailing to PR after we've gotten ourselves settled in...after securing a place to rent...after selling our house...after selling ...
Adlin, I wonder if leaving periodically will do the trick because we'll definitely leave for stretches longer than 24 hours multiple times a year. With the US Coast Guard Documentation as our registration, maybe that will do it? Also, I read ... Read More
Boat registration if documented?
Again, searched for a topic that hit on this, but didn't see anything. We have a sailboat that we'll be sailing to PR after we've gotten ourselves settled in...after securing a place to rent...after selling our house...after selling ... Read More
Banking suggestions - checks from stateside by EricDove
Hey all, Did a forum search on this but didn't see much on this specifically. For my business I get paid by check from many different sources, all from here in the states and Canada. I hate the idea of checks taking 2 weeks to clear in PR ...
Thanks Gary. That sounds like the way to go since my plan is to set up my work as a new business in PR and apply for Act 20. Most of my clients are repeat so that sounds like it would work out great. Read More
Banking suggestions - checks from stateside by EricDove
Hey all, Did a forum search on this but didn't see much on this specifically. For my business I get paid by check from many different sources, all from here in the states and Canada. I hate the idea of checks taking 2 weeks to clear in PR ...
Yeah, I noticed that from a different thread...definitely seems like the way to go. Looks like they've got a location on about every corner in PR too. Lol. Read More
Banking suggestions - checks from stateside by EricDove
Hey all, Did a forum search on this but didn't see much on this specifically. For my business I get paid by check from many different sources, all from here in the states and Canada. I hate the idea of checks taking 2 weeks to clear in PR ...
Thanks, Mrk. Yeah, I have a couple of clients that I use Paypal with, the problem with that being the huge chunk for the Paypal fee on decent sized check. Kinda sounds like keeping my current bank and adding Banco Popular is the way to go. Just ... Read More
Banking suggestions - checks from stateside by EricDove
Hey all, Did a forum search on this but didn't see much on this specifically. For my business I get paid by check from many different sources, all from here in the states and Canada. I hate the idea of checks taking 2 weeks to clear in PR ...
Thanks Rey and Journey. I do have a couple clients that do Direct Deposit, so those won't be a worry. I may also be able to get some of my "check" clients to move to a payment app such as "Cash" that is simply connected to ... Read More
Banking suggestions - checks from stateside
Hey all, Did a forum search on this but didn't see much on this specifically. For my business I get paid by check from many different sources, all from here in the states and Canada. I hate the idea of checks taking 2 weeks to clear in PR ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
I'm not in PR yet but was just doing research for dog travel as well. United has an excellent dog flying program called Petsafe, and many airlines will let you carry on a dog the size of yours (I'm assuming based on the mix you said it ... Read More
Liberty Cable by TKEDUBS
Does anyone know if FOX news is carried on Liberty Cable. I've been on hold with Liberty trying to get an answer for the past 19 minutes.
That sounds like just the ticket for us too. Thanks! Read More
Liberty Cable by TKEDUBS
Does anyone know if FOX news is carried on Liberty Cable. I've been on hold with Liberty trying to get an answer for the past 19 minutes.
That's great to hear. It's a pretty big deal for me because I need it to work well daily for my work. What is your cost per month and at what speeds if you don't mind me asking? Read More
Liberty Cable by TKEDUBS
Does anyone know if FOX news is carried on Liberty Cable. I've been on hold with Liberty trying to get an answer for the past 19 minutes.
We'll be moving to the east side next spring - Luquillo, Fajardo, Naguabo - in that vicinity. Is Liberty the best bet there as well? I need good internet to upload some pretty big audio files to clients, plus we've cut the cable cord as ... Read More
Income tax structure for self-employed? by EricDove
Hey all, I browsed around the other posts and didn't see anything that applied to this exactly. (but feel free to give me a little online slap and point me in the right direction if I missed one). We're moving to PR Spring of 2018. ...
Ahhh...that's great info, thank you! The employee requirement would be a no-go for me. Do you happen to know any specifics on the application fee or any required yearly contributions? Anything like that? Read More
Income tax structure for self-employed? by EricDove
Hey all, I browsed around the other posts and didn't see anything that applied to this exactly. (but feel free to give me a little online slap and point me in the right direction if I missed one). We're moving to PR Spring of 2018. ...
I'd love to hear what comes of that if you're willing to share some basics of the conversation. Sounds like we're in a similar boat maybe and I'll probably need to arrange a similar meeting. Read More
Income tax structure for self-employed? by EricDove
Hey all, I browsed around the other posts and didn't see anything that applied to this exactly. (but feel free to give me a little online slap and point me in the right direction if I missed one). We're moving to PR Spring of 2018. ...
Yep, sounds like the way to go...my brain hurts after a couple hours of trying to sort it out myself. Kinda sounds like I'll being filing US federal taxes just like I am now though since all my income will be off-island and from the states. Read More
Income tax structure for self-employed? by EricDove
Hey all, I browsed around the other posts and didn't see anything that applied to this exactly. (but feel free to give me a little online slap and point me in the right direction if I missed one). We're moving to PR Spring of 2018. ...
Ahhh...I see. The real sticking point would be the employees. If I were to incorporate and apply, the $5000 application fee is steep but would certainly be worth it balanced against the benefits after even a couple of years. Any detailed info on ... Read More
Income tax structure for self-employed?
Hey all, I browsed around the other posts and didn't see anything that applied to this exactly. (but feel free to give me a little online slap and point me in the right direction if I missed one). We're moving to PR Spring of 2018. ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hey all, Newbie here! My wife, Loren, 15-month-old son, Rivers, and I will be moving to PR from Charleston, SC in spring of 2018 and I've already been enjoying the down to earth info on these forums...so thanks! I'm a full-time audiobook ... Read More