mejms
American looking for information about Mexico
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Lives in Santiago de Quer茅taro, Quer茅ta
Registration: 18 August 2018
COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Reported cases in Mexico really mean nothing, since the country tests less than any other country in OECD at just 0.5 of every 1,000 people. The federal government has said that they are not interested in testing at a higher rate and will only test ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Here's a good overview of Mexico and its handling of the coronavirus fallout. It's in English and from late March. Gives lot of context for those unfamiliar with a large part of Mexico's health care system. AMLO continues to hold the ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coronavirus/citizens-ignore-safe-distance-measures/ It's been widely reported and well-known that Lopez Obrador did away with Seguro Popular, implemented his new public hospital with centralized federal control, ... Read More
Horrible barking dog problem by VictoriaLinden
There is probably no hope at all for this situation. I'm living on Independencia and my street has about 7 dogs that all take turns barking at different times. I've been here for 2 months. My nice neighbor has spoken with the other people on the ...
Noise pollution is a common theme all over Mexico. People live in close quarters. If it's not from dogs, it will be from parties, construction, and a host of other causes depending on how urban the area is where you live. It's just the ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
Ok, now I really am not continuing with this discussion after this post. *** Do you think that I could potentially make some money on referring people to tax documentation and connecting the dots? That would be a great side gig! I am not an ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
How did you come up with that distinction for the purpose of taxes? Where are you getting your ideas from? I could point you to the Mexican tax law or the US/Mexico tax treaty, but I will point you to the article I already linked above. I ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
Of course, you pay Mexican taxes on pesos earned in Mexico. That is the most straightforward case. To say that you don't pay Mexican taxes on income coming from any other country while a resident in Mexico is really misguided. You need to dig ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
That is not the correct interpretation of what double taxation means. Yes, you cannot be taxed on the same dollar earned. That is also why the foreign tax credit exists for IRS filing, so that you will be credited any tax paid overseas. It depends ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
I have done a lot of research and am nearing a solution. For those who are also concerned about the Mexican tax situation for those of us who only have US income, this is the best article that I have come ... Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
Thanks for that link. There are plenty of advertisements for services offered. As I mentioned in the initial post, looking for feedback from anyone who has firsthand experience. Appreciate your reply though. Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats by mejms
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ...
Thanks. Just took a look and there was nothing at all. Read More
US Tax Consultant for Expats
Anybody have any recommendations? Lots of services advertised online, but does anybody have experience with any of them? I have spent the past year trying to get a handle on my Mexican tax liability and received A LOT of misinformation from CPAs ... Read More
buying property in Mexico by animabeya
Hello All, I currently live in the Bay area in California I am 26 years old and love to travel and would love to relocate I just know I dont want to stay in the US any longer. It is not for me. I no longer want to be a part of the life here. I ...
I live in Quer茅taro (central Mexico), and the above is accurate for the market here. At the very least, selling could take multiple months. Homes sit on the market for a long time compared to what I've seen and experienced in ... Read More
Problem with immigration status
You can leave Mexico and on your return will be given a tourist visa. If asked for your visa upon leaving Mexico, you can say that you lost it and you might be fined. But you will be leave to leave and return. Not a dire situation. Read More
LASIK Eye Surgery - San Miguel / Queretaro
Has anyone ever had LASIK eye surgery in San Miguel or Queretaro? Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
Advice: Make a big garage sale from your storage place Pack the essentials in max 4 suitcases and 2 carry-on Book plane, etc... Result: Less stress, less cost and ready for a happy life in MexicoCan't say that I agree that it's simply less ... Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
Make sure that you're dealing with an honest company. Did they not make this policy clear beforehand? Just protect yourself against bigger headaches down the road if this is any indication. Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
"Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy?" Crazy Simply not worth the risk. A LOT can go wrong. Read More
San Miguel Banker Takes Millions From Retired Gringos? by Msoutherland62
Everyone I know that I have told I am going SMA has sent me the article this weekend about the local banker who disposed of Gringos retirement funds. My only question is was that a real story? It will not stop us from moving to SMA but just ...
Ponzi schemes and the like happen everywhere in the world, but the even more underlying issue here is what follow-up and consequences there will be for those criminally involved. Things get swept under the rug here all too easily. If the US does ... Read More
Moving To San Miguel to retire & enjoy life & all Mexico has to offer. by Msoutherland62
Hi Patty (Guatemalan) and I (Gringo) are living in Atlanta Georgia and are retiring. I am 72 this month and Patty is 61. Patty is fluent in Spanish & I, on the other hand, know that learning the language is key to a major part of our ...
I go to SMA on occasion (I live in Queretaro), so I can't speak to crime and violence there. I live in a quieter part of the city (Corregidora, to be precise, which is a separate municipality but 5 minutes from Queretaro proper). I lived here ... Read More
Best long term international cell plan? by YawningLion
Hello all fellow expats in Mexico! I have been living Mexico for a little over five years. I work in a technical support field in a company that is based in the US. This necessitates my having a cell phone that can be reached by all customers in ...
Consider porting your U.S. number to Google Voice. You'll only be able to make and receive calls from your computer, but it's only $20 USD to port the number and then free to use. Read More
Considering moving to Mexico - job options? by wayofthesun
Hello all, Thinking about moving to mexico for several months with my dogs and boyfriend who is a Mexican citizen. I am employed remotely in the US and am going to be using a VPN to keep my machine placed in the US why i physically move to Mexico ...
Definitely in your best interest to keep US dollars coming in as income. If you're a native English speaker, you won't have trouble finding work in most places, especially a city as large as Guadalajara. You'll have the possibility to ... Read More
Recommendations for reliable moving companies (Boston to Queretaro) by mejms
My family is relocating from Boston to Queretaro this year. I have been in contact with a number of moving companies and am reading through customer reviews, BBB complaints, etc. We're moving a full 3 bedroom household (beds, sofa, dining room ...
Like I and others said on this forum, it's easier to sell everything and buy in Mexico. My wife and I did that in 2017, no regrets. .Logistically, it's easier to sell everything and start with a clean slate. You have enough to think about ... Read More
Recommendations for reliable moving companies (Boston to Queretaro) by mejms
My family is relocating from Boston to Queretaro this year. I have been in contact with a number of moving companies and am reading through customer reviews, BBB complaints, etc. We're moving a full 3 bedroom household (beds, sofa, dining room ...
Thanks for your feedback, folks. I ended up selling everything in Boston and purchasing in Queretaro. Moved to Queretaro in the beginning of March and settled in. Read More
Queretaro by cohuttacate
Anyone living in Queretaro that could give advice on medical, language schools, importing a car from US, realtors to help with long term rentals? Anything that you believe of value is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Catherine
Sorry for the delay! I didn't receive a notification about your response. My wife actually works in real estate here in Queretaro, so we could help you with that. She is one of the few who was born in Queretaro. So many people have moved ... Read More
Queretaro
I don't know of any website particularly about life in Queretaro, but I live here and know the city pretty well. Feel free to ask away. Read More
Transferring Money from US to Mexico Bank Account by mejms
To those who make use of a Mexican bank account, are you aware of any issues with Hacienda or potential taxes if making deposits into the bank account? Is there a monthly limit that I should stay under? Will deposits possibly be flagged as ...
There are two separate matters here: reporting for US tax requirements and reporting for Mexico tax requirements. The customs declaration upon entering Mexico is for cash. You need to declare if you are carrying over $10,000 USD in cash. At this ... Read More
Transferring Money from US to Mexico Bank Account
To those who make use of a Mexican bank account, are you aware of any issues with Hacienda or potential taxes if making deposits into the bank account? Is there a monthly limit that I should stay under? Will deposits possibly be flagged as ... Read More
Queretaro by cohuttacate
Anyone living in Queretaro that could give advice on medical, language schools, importing a car from US, realtors to help with long term rentals? Anything that you believe of value is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Catherine
Lived in Queretaro for several years and will be moving back in a couple weeks. Happy to help with any specific questions. Read More
Accessing Money from US by mejms
Moving from Boston to Queretaro in about a month and will continue to have income deposited into my US bank account. Would love to hear how people access their money. I will likely open a bank account in Mexico but am unsure whether I will ...
Yep, you can just Google the exchange rate and it is 19.15 MN to the US dollar right now. You won't find a bank or other financial institution that will offer you that though. That's why I opted for Transferwise. It's the only one ... Read More
Accessing Money from US by mejms
Moving from Boston to Queretaro in about a month and will continue to have income deposited into my US bank account. Would love to hear how people access their money. I will likely open a bank account in Mexico but am unsure whether I will ...
You get the current rate of exchange? I doubt that the bank is giving the mid-market rate that you would find if you searched on Google. Banks, PayPal, Xoom, etc all make money factored into the currency conversion that they offer. There might ... Read More
Accessing Money from US by mejms
Moving from Boston to Queretaro in about a month and will continue to have income deposited into my US bank account. Would love to hear how people access their money. I will likely open a bank account in Mexico but am unsure whether I will ...
They offer the exchange rates that are publicly posted, the rate that you see when you Google USD Mexico exchange rate. They then charge their fees. You can go to their website without even logging in and see exactly how much the transfer would ... Read More
Accessing Money from US by mejms
Moving from Boston to Queretaro in about a month and will continue to have income deposited into my US bank account. Would love to hear how people access their money. I will likely open a bank account in Mexico but am unsure whether I will ...
Ally reimburses up to $10 per month of US ATM fees, but none abroad. Read More
Accessing Money from US by mejms
Moving from Boston to Queretaro in about a month and will continue to have income deposited into my US bank account. Would love to hear how people access their money. I will likely open a bank account in Mexico but am unsure whether I will ...
I think that my solution will be to use Ally Banking (online bank), transfer US income to Mexican bank account via Transferwise (best rate, transparency), and use Mexican credit card and cash for living expenses. Read More
Financing a home in Queretaro by mejms
Does anyone have feedback on financing options for purchasing a home, specifically in the Queretaro area? Sold our US home and moving to Queretaro in about a month. To clarify, I am a Mexican citizen. From the US and became a Mexican citizen ...
Thanks. Will consider it, although I know interest rates in Mexico are relatively high. Read More
How Should I Move Furniture Across Border to Mexico? by jhaselwood
We recently purchased a condo in Puerto Vallarta and are planning on pulling a 6 ft. by 10 ft. trailer filled with furniture and household goods from the US to Puerto Vallarta. How difficult is it to get the goods across the border even with a ...
I'm moving from Boston to Queretaro in a couple weeks. Sold our home in Boston and looked into moving furniture south, but the cost and logistics just didn't make sense. We ended up getting rid of everything and we'll start from ... Read More
Accessing Money from US by mejms
Moving from Boston to Queretaro in about a month and will continue to have income deposited into my US bank account. Would love to hear how people access their money. I will likely open a bank account in Mexico but am unsure whether I will ...
This is why I recently decided to open a bank that is strictly online. Went with Ally. I figure that if there is an issue with me being out of the country for an extended period of time, they won't be able to tell me that I have to visit a ... Read More
Accessing Money from US by mejms
Moving from Boston to Queretaro in about a month and will continue to have income deposited into my US bank account. Would love to hear how people access their money. I will likely open a bank account in Mexico but am unsure whether I will ...
Any recommendations on banks and credit cards? I have a few US credit cards, all of which charge a foreign transaction fee. My TD bank debit card does not charge a transaction fee. Debating using it vs applying for another US credit card with no ... Read More
Accessing Money from US by mejms
Moving from Boston to Queretaro in about a month and will continue to have income deposited into my US bank account. Would love to hear how people access their money. I will likely open a bank account in Mexico but am unsure whether I will ...
Withdrawing bit by bit as needed from US account makes sense. No reason to transfer larger funds. As for Mexican banks with US connections, I'm not sure this really exists. I have a US Santander bank account and there is no connection with ... Read More
Financing a home in Queretaro by mejms
Does anyone have feedback on financing options for purchasing a home, specifically in the Queretaro area? Sold our US home and moving to Queretaro in about a month. To clarify, I am a Mexican citizen. From the US and became a Mexican citizen ...
Thanks. Will take a look. Read More
Financing a home in Queretaro
Does anyone have feedback on financing options for purchasing a home, specifically in the Queretaro area? Sold our US home and moving to Queretaro in about a month. To clarify, I am a Mexican citizen. From the US and became a Mexican citizen ... Read More
Accessing Money from US
Moving from Boston to Queretaro in about a month and will continue to have income deposited into my US bank account. Would love to hear how people access their money. I will likely open a bank account in Mexico but am unsure whether I will ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico 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 on ...
Hi everyone, Quick introduction: My name is Jeremy and I am moving back to Queretaro from Boston with my wife and two children (with third on the way). My wife is from Queretaro. We met and married there and I lived there for many years before we ... Read More
Recommendations for reliable moving companies (Boston to Queretaro)
My family is relocating from Boston to Queretaro this year. I have been in contact with a number of moving companies and am reading through customer reviews, BBB complaints, etc. We're moving a full 3 bedroom household (beds, sofa, dining room ... Read More