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Can anyone recommend a good CPA in CR that understands these US tax laws? I am working in the US on and off as a traveling nurse, but my husband and I own a small resort in CR. He stays in CR working at the resort when I come back to the US to work. Thanks.
Hola,
We have been busy moving yet again, this time relocating within CR. We bought a 26 acre farm in Monterrey (also known as Santa Domingo). This beautiful finca has incredible view of Volcan Arenal from atop 4 rolling hills with springs in each valley. We plan to reforest the property and build on top of each hill. The vista is unbeatable and reforestating between each hill restores/saves the springs which all drain into the Arenal River about 2 km down the mountain. Careful planning of the reforestation will bring back animals to this area. We hope to build a community that promotes human nature and mother nature supporting each other not compeating with one another. The property has a small dairy operation, 2 barns and a Tico style farm house, that we living in now.
We have been thinking about this project, planning it, and dreaming about it for years, and now here it is, it is hard to believe sometimes.
Debbie and Steve LeggKen,
My husband and I, both 44, just moved to CR one month ago. We went through the same thing. What to bring, and what not to bring. We decided to bring our computer and my husbands tools, including a chain saw on the first trip. We decided the least expensive and least troublesome way to get our STUFF here was by air and to pay the extra baggage charge. We flew on Martin Air, and their customer service is unbeatable! We had a total of 16 bags and our 70 dog and 30 lb carrier for an additional $825. Each extra 70lb is $75. The fee for the dog was $75. They made sure there was room for the dog before we bought our tickets. So, we would all arrive together. Everything could not have gone more smoothly. We were stopped in customs in San Jose. They looked in one suitcase that contained about 100 bottles of art paint, and stamped our passport indicating that we would not be able to bring in another computer for 6 months. No fees, no taxes that was it. And with a sincere, Mucho Gusto from the officier, we were off. We bought a new computer before we came, thinking we would be better off bringing one in, but saw the same HP at the local ‘walmart’ type store for about the same price. Really, don’t worry too much about all the stuff. Bring the essentials on the first trip, then decide what all you will really need before you do the whole container thing. Our TV is sitting on top of the dog carrier for now, we don’t have a microwave, and all is well, we don’t miss all the bells and whistles. Although I do miss TiVo! I will bring the box back to CR on the next trip! The first week we bought a cheap car, a 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser-diesel. It’s really a tractor disguised as an automobile. But, it is cheap to fix, easy to fix, and as the locals say, they are known to be able to climb trees.
Good luck with your move.
Debbie and Steve Legg
Debbie Legg
