Ipanema777
American expat in Brazil
Forum posts
20
About me
American
Speaks English and conversational Portuguese
Registration: 14 April 2025
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Taxes for retirees / when to file by Kurterino
So I have finally found an accountant to do my taxes, but he isn鈥檛 sure if I have to file at all. (I figure it doesn鈥檛 matter all that much if he鈥檚 well versed in taxes for immigrants, since my situation is pretty straightforward, ...
Under the Brazilian tax law you are a 鈥渢ax resident鈥澛� if you exceed 183 days per year in Brazil (it does not have to be a continuous stay). So the the answer a lawyer or accountant should give you is that you are required to file. ... Read More
This is for US citizens my question by NewBrazil
USA Marco Rubio just rejected all of the Head of Brazilian Superior Court Judge Visa to the USA along with his other colleagues and family members. My concern is will this Judge who does seem to run the Country retaliate. He could by rejecting all ...
In the Newsweek article mentioned above the Brazilian 鈥渧isual artist鈥� who was arrested had overstayed his expired US visa by 8 years. That is not a good idea in any country. if we, as non-citizen guests in Brazil, are going to exceed the ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Brazil, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
UPDATE TO BBB REMITTANCE TAX FOR US CITIZENS OR THOSE WITH ASSETS IN THE USA:Re: Remittance tax law changeThe bill (proposed law) language is now only 1%, as stated previously. But after large banks complained to Congress they received an exemption ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Brazil, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
Re: Proposed US Remittance Tax in Trump/GOP tax billThe so-called Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) includes Remittance Tax for money sent from the USA to another country.The original proposal was a 3.5% remittance tax on *non-citizen* remittances from the ... Read More
Why Not Wear Flip-Flops in Brazil? by Pablo888
For the fashionistas of the group - why not wear flip flops? I have been "warned" not to wear flip flops on my Rio visit. Why?I do not like wearing flip flops - I prefer clogs - but why is it not fashionable to wear flip flops? There are a great ...
I wear the Kenner brand chinelos. Much more comfortable to me than Havianas.www.kenner (dot) com.br/ Read More
When can you own property in Brazil? by roddiesho
I just received the "advantages of citizenship" article. Can you own property aka the house I live in that is on my wife's property as a Brazilian Permanent Resident?Roddie in Retirement馃槑
Depending on your sources of income (from Brazil or another country) there may be advantages to leaving the house in your wife鈥檚 name if your intent is to leave the house to your daughter. Get some expert expat tax advice for more details. Read More
iOF Increase by alan279
What's up with the IOF increase?
Jovan Pan News (and other sources) report via X:鈥漇ince the announcement of the increase in the Tax on Financial Transactions (IOF) on credit transactions, made by the economic team of the Lula government, the National Congress has already ... Read More
What makes you happy in your expat city in Brazil or elsewhere? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello, I am a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what makes expats feel happy in the city where they live. We could love to get some testimonials from expats living in Brazilian cities (or Brazilian ...
@Ameerah Arjanee Without a doubt, the diverse and welcoming circle of friends my Brazilian wife and I have made in our very modest small town which we call 鈥淭he end of the Earth but the center of the Universe.鈥� Read More
Residence Card Processing Time by sovelong
I'm talking about picking up the physical card from the Policia Federal in SP. I already had the appointment and everything was approved. On the SISMIGRA site it has said this since April 8th: Seu documento foi produzido e est谩 em ...
@sovelong I received my RNM in Feb 2022. I did the interview in Juiz de Fora, MG. They gave me a temporary approval and said to expect the card in 30-45 days. At that time and location the PF required the applicant to physically pick up the card. ... Read More
Brazil Citizenship Questions by Planetf1
Ol谩 pessoal!I鈥檓 a Dutch national currently living in Brazil, and I鈥檓 trying to figure out when I鈥檒l be eligible to apply for Brazilian citizenship. I got married to my Brazilian spouse in March 2024 and received permanent ...
@Planetf1Regarding Portuguese language lessons for foreigners:1) Duolingo - 15-20 min per day. Although criticized by many, Duolingo gave me a foundation in vocabulary and grammar (esp verb conjugation and gender) that helped me quickly pick up ... Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I鈥檓 looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess茫o and heran莽a matters in Brazil (what you鈥檇 call estate planning in the U.S., although I鈥檓 ...
You are correct that I incorrectly wrote IPTU instead of IRPF (鈥渋ncome tax鈥�, which I stated explicitly). I鈥檓 sure that you mean well too. Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I鈥檓 looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess茫o and heran莽a matters in Brazil (what you鈥檇 call estate planning in the U.S., although I鈥檓 ...
Peter - a Brazilian citizen who has legally become a tax resident of another country is not subject to Brazilian law re: income tax (IPTU) unless the income is sourced from Brazil.Regarding property taxes due to home sales, inheritance, and estate ... Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I鈥檓 looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess茫o and heran莽a matters in Brazil (what you鈥檇 call estate planning in the U.S., although I鈥檓 ...
Peter - based on numerous YT videos I鈥檝e watched there are Brazilians who have migrated to the USA or other countries, retained their Brazilian citizenship, gain citizenship in the new country, and subsequently have property issues in Brazil. ... Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I鈥檓 looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess茫o and heran莽a matters in Brazil (what you鈥檇 call estate planning in the U.S., although I鈥檓 ...
Please consider the YouTube channel titled 鈥淚nvest and Inherit in Brazil鈥� featuring tax attorney Carla Padilha. Her videos are short, focused, and informative. Her WhatsApp number is +1-646-418-2541. I have used her for a consult and it ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...
I just started using Tricare to pay medical bills in Brazil this year. Medicare pays zero outside the USA (with a few exceptions, but not Brazil.) Tricare only pays a max of 75% OCONUS, as opposed to a near 100% topoff after Medicare in the USA.In ... Read More