Monthly Archives: August 2014

Are you up to living in Mexico?

August 30, 2013: Our daughter, Vero, sent me this short email late yesterday: Steve, Did that work? I just tried calling the magic jack number. 8:45 PM (11 hours ago) Reply: To: Vero Hi, We have been exploring ever deeper … Continue reading

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Update on “Paper-Only” Permanent Car Imports into Mexico: Import from the comfort of your couch.

August 18, 2013: Here’s an update on how the latest amparos (similar to a Temporary Restraining Order) are working at the Mexico-USA border to allow us foreigners to legally and permanently import our foreign-plated cars without taking the car to … Continue reading

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Update on SAT’s On-line Mexican Income Tax Filing Website System

August 13, 2013: Here’s another Public Service Announcement for people who pay their own Mexican income taxes (not withheld by an employer) or submit IVA taxes to SAT.   Lic. Spencer McMullen offers the following updates: “Pay your taxes now to … Continue reading

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Real Estate Appraisals in Mexico: Catastral, Taxes, Capital Gains & Notarios

August 12, 2014: Mexican Lawyer Lic. Spencer McMullen has been busy again, offering yet more good insights into how real estate law, property law, and tax laws work in Mexico. Here is his latest report on key issues that affect … Continue reading

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