Banks and tax, need advice

Member since 26 January 2016

anthemgemsNew member02 February 2016 18:35:15

So, Last time we were there, one of the locals told us that there was a 12% grocery tax which pays for everyone's healthcare, and after you had lived there for a year, it included expats. Can you verify this?
Thanks again for you help. Also, which banks would you recommend?

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IslandEd1 Active member

Member since 09 August 2011

IslandEd1Active member03 February 2016 13:02:40

Hi,

The tax is a sales tax on food and beverages. I don't know what it covers specifically but I really doubt 100% goes to healthcare. I also have never heard that expats get the healthcare free. It is so inexpensive though that we never think to ask.

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam04 February 2016 04:30:52

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Hello everyone,

@ Anthemgems, Welcome on board. A new thread has been created from your post on the Honduras forum so that you may easily get some answers.

all the best
Bhavna