Gordon
@Nomad12
American expat in Kuwait
Forum posts
53
Contacts
13
About me
American
Lives in Ash Sharq, Al Asimah
Speaks English
Registration: 02 July 2011
Activity
Considering possible move to Kuwait, information required. by capriole
Hi all, I was approached by a company for a possible transfer to Kuwait and since I never been there I will like to ask help for some basic information. The company offices are located at Sharq area and the proposed salary is 2600KWD + Housing ...
I live and work in Sharq and have nice 2 BR fully furnished, serviced apartment for 700KD per month, all inclusive. Service 3 times per week. Quite a few apartment buildings in the Sharq area. Read More
Voltage Adapters...buy them in the US or wait and buy them in KW? by sayitloud
Can anyone tell me if I should buy a couple of voltage adapters here in the US and bring with to KW....or wait and buy them once I get to KW? Is it cheaper here or there in KW? I found a couple of Amazon: $14.00 for a Simran SMF-200 Deluxe 200 ...
Most electronics are already dual voltage, so you won't need a converter. You can get power strips with surge protection pretty cheaply that have uk, 2 prong Europe as well as US style plugs. Save your space. Read More
TAX US Expat by tai1017
Can any of you recommend a Tax preparer/advisor in the US for US national who has experiences with preparing taxes for US contractor working abroad.
MeInQ, You do not need to provide documentation of your income other than on the tax return forms itself; however, if the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) challenges your return at some point in the future, you may be required to provide ... Read More
TAX US Expat by tai1017
Can any of you recommend a Tax preparer/advisor in the US for US national who has experiences with preparing taxes for US contractor working abroad.
MeInQ8, Even if you earn less than the $95,100 exclusion, you still have to file a tax return. You won't owe any tax, but if you don't file, then you are subject to a penalty for not filing. For anyone else, the US embassy does not have any tax ... Read More
TAX US Expat by tai1017
Can any of you recommend a Tax preparer/advisor in the US for US national who has experiences with preparing taxes for US contractor working abroad.
Hi Tom, You are correct. I am a CPA so I know a little about this. In order to take advantage of the tax exclusion for 2012, you will have to file an extension so that you meet the 1 year/330 day requirement as of the date you file. That way you ... Read More
Social coffee gathering by Idrees Khan
Going to do social coffee gathering I can see lots of new expats joined recently! Before I fix date I wants to know who is up for it? :-)
Mar 28 is on a Thursday. Friday the 29th? Read More
Social coffee gathering by Idrees Khan
Going to do social coffee gathering I can see lots of new expats joined recently! Before I fix date I wants to know who is up for it? :-)
Hey Idress, Yea, been a while. Been doing a lot of travelling and haven't been able to make it to the last couple of gatherings. No travel plans for the forseeable future, so home to make the next one. G. Read More
Social coffee gathering by Idrees Khan
Going to do social coffee gathering I can see lots of new expats joined recently! Before I fix date I wants to know who is up for it? :-)
I'm up for most Friday's or Saturday's. Read More
Finally arrived in Kuwait by Beey7
Hi everyone After months of writing on this forum I have finally landed in Kuwait. first impression is pretty much the same as living in Qatar. Had a rough time getting here from being stranded in Amsterdam for 24hrs to getting in Kuwait only to ...
Welcome to Kuwait! :D Read More
Hello Kuwait! by crittle73
It was a long and exhausting trip, but I'm finally here in Kuwait! Apparently, there is a construction site just outside my window. ;-)
Welcome to Kuwait. Glad you made it safely! Read More
**Friday the 13th Social Gathering** by Idrees Khan
Expat.com-Kuwait having its monthly social gathering on Friday 13th New and old expats are welcome for some good social time, network, fun, friends, photos and nice chilled evening! see you all new members! Location: REDBERRY CAFE Olympia Mall ...
I'm in. See everyone there. Read More
Power and weather by crittle73
Hey y'all! I've been trying to prepare and gather the essentials I will need once I'm in Kuwait. I have a couple of questions that I'm sure most you who've been there a while can answer. The first one is about power outlets. I plan to bring a ...
Humidity is nothing like it is in the southern U.S., speaking from someone who spent most of my years in the south, including FL, GA, TX. Humidity in UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) is much worse than here during the summer. Read More
Hello, I am new!! (need some info ) by Mona-lisa27
My boyfriend and I will be moving to Kuwait in the next week, all though we will not be living together we want to find out if its ok to visit each others apartments? Would this be ok, or is there any laws against it? please Help. Monica
If it's at the Avenues, then it's only about a 10 minute drive, depending on the time of day. Before I got my own car, I used to have a regular taxi driver that only charged me 2 - 2.5 KD each way. And you can probably find co-workers to share a ... Read More
Hello, I am new!! (need some info ) by Mona-lisa27
My boyfriend and I will be moving to Kuwait in the next week, all though we will not be living together we want to find out if its ok to visit each others apartments? Would this be ok, or is there any laws against it? please Help. Monica
I agree. Salwa is nice area to live in. No regrets. Read More
Diving Anyone? by Satcomguy
Now that the weather is getting warmer... anyone interested in diving? I haven't been diving here, but would really like to.
SCG and I are shooting for diving on Friday! :) Read More