

Lizardo
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Ecuador
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Lives in Cuenca
Registration: 12 December 2014
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Safety in Ecuador by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Ecuador? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...


Safety in Ecuador by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Ecuador? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

At least folks don't pack n carry here. Ridiculous how you go on about crime. Only folks that never traveled are usually targets Wearing backpacks, stupid hats, cameras on your shoulder. Wallet in your back pocket, putting your phone on the ... Read More


The IRS "War On °µÍø½ûÇøs by Lea4278
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Can always depend on the Onion, for a good laugh :lol: Read More


The IRS "War On °µÍø½ûÇøs by Lea4278
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There is a whole tax fraud division dedicated to this scam. At least three friends in Calif. have been called numerous times by these jackoffs. I believe I heard it stems from Russia. They picked the wrong friends to call, as they just played a ... Read More


The IRS "War On °µÍø½ûÇøs by Lea4278
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There is a huge scam going on, it is not the IRS, I bet. Google about the scam. I have friends in the States that were called n threatened by the IRS. NOT, IRS does not call. There is a hot line to call. If you had all your taxes cleared n paid ... Read More


The IRS "War On °µÍø½ûÇøs by Lea4278
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Meant owe taxes? Read More


The IRS "War On °µÍø½ûÇøs by Lea4278
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Wow, it is late n just received your note. How stressful, for you. Did you taxes, before you left? Why in the world would they do that? Read More


The IRS "War On °µÍø½ûÇøs by Lea4278
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No not if you've owned your house for five yrs? Not sure it could be less time. The money you put in any bank here with the interest added to your social security it would still be below the tax limits. You can call the IRS and they will answer ... Read More


The IRS "War On °µÍø½ûÇøs by Lea4278
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Wouldn't that depend on it being a rental, or your home sale? You do not pay taxes on sale of your residence, up to $500,000?, as a couple,( proceeds), if you owned it for specified years, n did not report as a rental. But you need to have an ... Read More


The IRS "War On °µÍø½ûÇøs by Lea4278
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Your funny, it was 1988. We have no deductions to audit. We get an annual letter from S/S we do not have to file. IRS has our po box in Calif. They send our mail there, they know we live in Ecuador. Read More


The IRS "War On °µÍø½ûÇøs by Lea4278
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We too had a tax audit, in 1988! My comments are strictly based on my own experience, here. We have been retired three years, n honestly do not have to do tax returns anymore. Our income is taxed on 50% of our social security, which is too low to ... Read More


The IRS "War On °µÍø½ûÇøs by Lea4278
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From what we have read it affects folks with large sums of money in banks here. Our land lord is an executive for Banco del Austro, he told us they are not doing anything. Only thing they would do at this point would take your social security #, and ... Read More


Prediction: Existing Homes Price-Tags Will Rocket 30-45 Percent Higher by cccmedia
Raised EC tariffs on construction materials, home furnishings and appliances will cause the value of existing homes to rise 30-45 percent, according to an analysis published prominently by Gary A. Scott. He is an Ecuador blogger, ...

One plus here, in Cuenca is access for local transportation, with a new tranvia (tram) going through out down, many taxis, still inexpensive, n of course buses. What we save on car expense is huge for us. We also, will move to a smaller condo next ... Read More


Prediction: Existing Homes Price-Tags Will Rocket 30-45 Percent Higher by cccmedia
Raised EC tariffs on construction materials, home furnishings and appliances will cause the value of existing homes to rise 30-45 percent, according to an analysis published prominently by Gary A. Scott. He is an Ecuador blogger, ...

I never said it was too expensive for those that left. Builders are too optimistic that everyone will stay. They left due to not being able to obtain medical insurance, grandchildren, moved to Cancun, got a divorce n one couple just plan hate it ... Read More


Panama vs Ecuador by katheryn
Hi...I am new to this forum and looking for some insight. My husband and I are planning on a move in the next year or so and are very interested in both Panama and Ecuador. I am finding it difficult to narrow down which of the two places would be ...

We wondered the same thing so we spent two weeks in Panama. Really hot, high rate of poverty plus between the building of the Panama Canal (many died) and the take over of Noriega in 1989, the Panamanian folks aren't so crazy about the US. ... Read More