Ipanema777
American expat in Brazil
Forum posts
21
About me
American
Speaks English and conversational Portuguese
Registration: 14 April 2025
Activity
Vaccine “requirements for Brazilian applying for US tourist visa
ALL: I’m trying to assist an adult Brasileira in her 40’s obtain a US tourist visa. She has a paper record of taking the COVID vaccine 2X, but has no other proof of having taken the childhood vaccines. I have read the official US CIS ... Read More
Taxes for retirees / when to file by Kurterino
So I have finally found an accountant to do my taxes, but he isn’t sure if I have to file at all. (I figure it doesn’t matter all that much if he’s well versed in taxes for immigrants, since my situation is pretty straightforward, ...
Under the Brazilian tax law you are a “tax resident” 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 “visual artist” 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😎
Depending on your sources of income (from Brazil or another country) there may be advantages to leaving the house in your wife’s 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:”Since 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 “The end of the Earth but the center of the Universe.” 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 está 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
Olá pessoal!I’m a Dutch national currently living in Brazil, and I’m trying to figure out when I’ll 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’m looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucessão and herança matters in Brazil (what you’d call estate planning in the U.S., although I’m ...
You are correct that I incorrectly wrote IPTU instead of IRPF (“income tax”, which I stated explicitly). I’m sure that you mean well too. Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I’m looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucessão and herança matters in Brazil (what you’d call estate planning in the U.S., although I’m ...
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’m looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucessão and herança matters in Brazil (what you’d call estate planning in the U.S., although I’m ...
Peter - based on numerous YT videos I’ve 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’m looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucessão and herança matters in Brazil (what you’d call estate planning in the U.S., although I’m ...
Please consider the YouTube channel titled “Invest and Inherit in Brazil” 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