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June 13, 2016 SAT published new rules on Authorized Destruction (Scrapping) of Temporarily Imported (TIP) Vehicles this February.  There are now official SAT authorized sites for disposing of unwanted TIP autos, as listed below.   Unfortunately,  there are none in … Continue reading →

April 30, 2016 There are yet new reasons to avoid mosquito bites… and to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. We’ve written extensive articles on this where you can find lots of critical details … see  Continue reading Chikungunya & Dengue Virus … Continue reading →

April 28, 2016 Ron from Colima (a Yucalandia reader) offered the following update on foreign plated vehicles with invalid Temporary Import Permits (TIPs). “Illegal Vehicles Impounded. Aduana in co-operation with State Police this week, April 25, 2016, reportedly seized and … Continue reading →

Jan. 14, 2016 This NY Times report explains is why it’s SO IMPORTANT to eliminate mosquito breeding sites in & around our Merida and Yucatan homes: Zika is carried by the same Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that carry Dengue and Chikungunya. … Continue reading →

Jan. 2, 2016 Las Cabañuelas: Each of the days of the New Year forecasts the future weather of its numbered month. It just rained heavily-but-briefly (Jan. 7), so we can expect sporadic heavy rains in July. * * * * … Continue reading →

Jan. 2, 2016 This article delves into the details of the good systems worked out by the US Social Security Administration and Mexican banks, for Americans who’ve retired to Mexico. The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU), located at the U.S. Embassy … Continue reading →

April 28, 2017 Update The RETORNO SEGURO permit program has been shifted back to local~regional Aduana~SAT  offices.  The Aduana~SAT central “Distrito Federal” office has decided to no longer process Retorno Seguor permit applications.  This is a blessing, because the local~regional … Continue reading →

Nov. 4, 2015 Updates:As all the Christmas holiday chatzkies are appearing on store shelves, and as we make our holiday plans … It’s time to remember our beloved household help and employees (including muchachas y mozos). Please plan ahead to … Continue reading →

Oct. 22, 2015 On October 18, the Mexican Congress amended the tax law for 2016. Under the new rules, most gains from selling our primary residence will be exempt from capital gains after living in the home for just 3 … Continue reading →

Sept. 22, 2015 The first “super-moon” total lunar eclipse since 1982 is coming this Sunday night, for people in the eastern half of the USA and … all of Yucatan. This “blood moon” total lunar eclipse will start to have … Continue reading →

August 2017 TSA Official Update: “Starting January 22, 2018, passengers with a driver’s license issued by a state that is still not compliant with the REAL ID Act (and has not been granted an extension) will need to show an … Continue reading →

Jan. 14, 2016 UPDATE:  This NY Times report explains is why it’s SO IMPORTANT to eliminate mosquito breeding sites in & around our Merida and Yucatan homes: Zika is carried by the same Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that carry Dengue and … Continue reading →

Sept. 7, 2015 Update: We are happy to report this very good update from the fine Mexican Lawyer, Lic. Spence McMullen, as he has contributed many superb legal insights to Yucalandia.com in the past.   Lic. McMullen’s further research has found: … Continue reading →

Aug. 4, 2015 INM issued new residency application forms, effective Thursday, July 30, 2015. The old forms are valid for 3 more months, but it’s better to use the new forms. The new forms cover: ~ Renewing our Residente Temporal … Continue reading →

July 8, 2015: Lic. Spencer McMullen, a well respected Mexican attorney who serves expat community needs (and regular Yucalandia contributor), has reported the following update on INM policies for foreigners residing in Mexico, with permission to work: “Last month, June … Continue reading →

June 2, 2015 Current News Update for American Expats: There are reports around the internet describing severe penalties for American owners of foreign corporations who have not yet filed US Commerce BE-10 forms. In particular, some sharp readers are asking … Continue reading →

June 6, 2015 This is just a quick announcement to caution foreigners driving UCD or ONAPPAFA plated cars to NOT drive their foreign-titled vehicle outside of the specific state for which it has UCD or ONAPPAFA plates, because the Federal … Continue reading →

May 28, 2015 Driving season is now upon us, as some of us escape the heat, go to the beach or visit far-off places. That means that it’s time to check out which PEMEX stations PROFECO found are pumping short … Continue reading →

April 26, 2015 Basic Information on filing FBAR – FINCEN Form 114 for 2014 Notes: Who must file a Form 114 FINCEN FBAR Form: Any United States person who had a financial interest in or signature authority over at least … Continue reading →

April 15, 2015 Warning:  Graphic Images … Time to learn a new habit: 10 and 2:  Bad for you. 3 and 9:   That’s just fine 4 and 8:   Also Great This is the latest news from driving professionals … Continue reading →