NewBrazil
American expat in Brazil
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About me
American
Lives in Imperatriz, Maranh茫o
Speaks Little Spanish and Learning Portuguese
Registration: 19 February 2018
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US and Brazil Taxes Revisited by sjpetzold
I鈥檓 sorry to bring this up again, but with tax season upon us, wise expats鈥� thoughts turn to the complexities of dual taxes. My wife and I are both US citizens filing jointly in the US. She is also a Brazil citizen while I have a ...
Here a couple of updates I just heard about Brazil taxes. First if you leave the country and you been a tax payer. You have to file a document saying your leaving Brazil if you don鈥檛 Brazil will consider as taxable for 12 months. Also tax all ... Read More
How many expats are living in Fortaleza by NewBrazil
I living in Fortaleza with my Brazilian Girlfriend. What do people recommend to do for fun. We do live near the beach and walk at night on Beira Mar. I know there tourist tours. I am a member of a Facebook 草榴社区s group. We gone to all the big malls
I live very near the beach near Satelite Beach near the Beira Mar. we go walking there on the Beach st lest 2 to 3 time a week. This is in the evening it鈥檚 the place people come it鈥檚 very safe. I been to Rio Mar Shopping it our favorite. ... Read More
How many expats are living in Fortaleza
I living in Fortaleza with my Brazilian Girlfriend. What do people recommend to do for fun. We do live near the beach and walk at night on Beira Mar. I know there tourist tours. I am a member of a Facebook 草榴社区s group. We gone to all the big malls Read More
I would like to visit Natal in August 2025
I live in Fortaleza and we want to visit Natal. Looking for any recommendations where to stay and what to see. I am expat with my Brazilian Girlfriend she want to vacation in Natal. Thank for any response Read More
Brazil new Tax law for 2024 for resident and Citizens by NewBrazil
This just was signed into law in 2024 Brazil government created a new tax. This applies to crypto, dividends from investments funds, platform , real estate and Trust. This applies to anything made outside the country at 15% tax this for both ...
Has anyone who a resident had to produce a tax document when leaving Brazil. Even just for a visit back to the USA. Thank for responding Read More
Brazil new Tax law for 2024 for resident and Citizens by NewBrazil
This just was signed into law in 2024 Brazil government created a new tax. This applies to crypto, dividends from investments funds, platform , real estate and Trust. This applies to anything made outside the country at 15% tax this for both ...
@Robert Laney Do you have a CPF?? This is they way Brazil follow what you spend. If you have a bank account in Brazil they will see your SSI being deposited. So yes they may not know how much savings you have in the US. But they will know how much ... Read More
Would you leave your phone to be analyzed by NewBrazil
My IPhone seem to have a battery problem. I went to 2 shops and was told I have to leave my phone for a day to have it analyzed. It has all my information and accounts with credit cards. I am in Fortaleza and have to make this decision to get my ...
@bepmoht thank for your help I have a iPhone 10 first model for it within the in the first month they released them. I will be returning to the US to do some business next January 2026. I trying to wait to get a new phone till then. I did get the ... Read More
I found a new money transfer service by NewBrazil
It鈥檚 called Remitly it鈥檚 a app. Two things it will transfer to a pix account and it very simple. They also have a 24 hour call to the US if you need help. I setup a account it got blocked and I didn鈥檛 know why. It because I have a ...
@alan279 thank you I hope this makes it easier for you Read More
I found a new money transfer service by NewBrazil
It鈥檚 called Remitly it鈥檚 a app. Two things it will transfer to a pix account and it very simple. They also have a 24 hour call to the US if you need help. I setup a account it got blocked and I didn鈥檛 know why. It because I have a ...
@abthree if you use your bank account it鈥檚 30,000 dollars they have 3 different levels. You will need to send documents to get to this level number 3. Read More
I found a new money transfer service
It鈥檚 called Remitly it鈥檚 a app. Two things it will transfer to a pix account and it very simple. They also have a 24 hour call to the US if you need help. I setup a account it got blocked and I didn鈥檛 know why. It because I have a ... Read More
Would you leave your phone to be analyzed by NewBrazil
My IPhone seem to have a battery problem. I went to 2 shops and was told I have to leave my phone for a day to have it analyzed. It has all my information and accounts with credit cards. I am in Fortaleza and have to make this decision to get my ...
Thank for all your responses. I am looking at another store and the tips you gave me were great. Didn鈥檛 think about turning off my phone. That a good question. Read More
Would you leave your phone to be analyzed
My IPhone seem to have a battery problem. I went to 2 shops and was told I have to leave my phone for a day to have it analyzed. It has all my information and accounts with credit cards. I am in Fortaleza and have to make this decision to get my ... Read More
Renewals of Permanent CRNM in Brazil by NewBrazil
I was told if you have a CRNM that said indeterminate you have to go to Federal Police at the 10 year mark of issue.When you go it need to be both of you if you got it through Married or Cohabitation. If this is true where is the information that ...
Thankyou all for your help and response. The person who told me they needed to renew was under 60. He was 38 he claimed he had the same document. But I did see his. I always impressed with the great people here and the knowledge we all share. Read More
Renewals of Permanent CRNM in Brazil
I was told if you have a CRNM that said indeterminate you have to go to Federal Police at the 10 year mark of issue.When you go it need to be both of you if you got it through Married or Cohabitation. If this is true where is the information that ... Read More
Lost my cell phone in Rio yesterday........ by GuestPoster376
Left it on the counter of the washroom on my way out of a comida a kilo after lunch. Walked half way down the block and realised it wasn't in my front聽 pants pocket. By the time I got back there it was gone, and I was not surprised quite ...
@Fred like your post I have been pickpocket in Argentina. I did get back my wallet quickly without anything taken. Here what I know a little of my background. I was the past president of the Magicians Society so I know how most tricks work. One is ... Read More