

Dave & Ruby
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 20 August 2022
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Tax Season by Dave & Ruby
Say, I was just wondering if anyone uses a tax preparer service when filing their taxes while living in the Philippines? I use Turbotax here in the U.S. but they do not provide °µÍø½ûÇø filing services.

I read from Turbo Tax Help site that Turbo Tax does not support IRS Form 1040-NR (U.S. Nonresident) they have partnered with Sprintax to offer both federal and state preparation for nonresident. I plan on using the Philippine address on my tax forms ... Read More

Tax Season
Say, I was just wondering if anyone uses a tax preparer service when filing their taxes while living in the Philippines? I use Turbotax here in the U.S. but they do not provide °µÍø½ûÇø filing services. Read More

Lotus Tools
Has anyone bought from Lotus Tools in the Philippines? If so how is the quality? Read More

Digital Currency
The U.S. is rolling out a digital currency in July 2023, sounds convenient but it's another way of controlling the population. You don't do what we say, we'll freeze your bank account, so to speak. Any word if the Philippines are thinking of doing ... Read More

Mail Service
Does anyone have a problem with the mail service in the Philippines? Ruby and I mailed a mothers day card to her mom in the province on March 22, 2023, and she still has not received it. So I'm guessing for us to receive any mail in a timely manner ... Read More

Power tools
Any thought on the quality of power tools bought in the Philippines VS. Power tools from the states. I'm thinking of shipping some of my construction tools over to the Philippines in order for me to use to build our house. I'll have to buy a ... Read More

Which Visa ???
Hey Fellow °µÍø½ûÇøs, just trying to get all my ducks in a row so to speak, should I be applying for a 13a visa or a special resident visa for when my wife and I move permanently to the Philippines ??? Thank you Read More


Voltage transformer by Dave & Ruby
Can I purchase a step down voltage transformer from 220V down to 110V over in the Philippines? We are planning to bring some small kitchen appliances to the Philippines when we move.

Thank you all for your help Read More

Voltage transformer
Can I purchase a step down voltage transformer from 220V down to 110V over in the Philippines? We are planning to bring some small kitchen appliances to the Philippines when we move. Read More

concrete hollow block mold
I'm looking to buy a single concrete hollow block mold or a multiple concrete hollow block machine for building my walls for our house. I would like the size of the mold to be 400mm (long) x 200mm (wide) x 200mm (high). Read More


New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

Hello everyone, My wife and I are retiring in about 16 months, we will be moving to Biliran where she is from. Looking forward to starting a small farm, becoming self sufficient for the most part. And enjoying a slower and less expensive lifestyle ... Read More


New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

@RickTacloban Hi Rick, My wife and I will be retiring to Biliran in about 16 months. I have some questions about filing U.S. taxes while living in the Philippines. Any help will be greatly appreciated and hope to chat with you often. Thank you ... Read More