furnitureman
American looking for information about Bulgaria
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health insurance for non EU immigrants from USA by furnitureman
Hello to all, My wife and I are in our 70s and retired in USA and soon moving to Lyon, France...upon arrival, we will not be working/employed. We will be considered "pensioners" by French health care authorities. We are hoping someone can ...
Thank you poodlefan...we feel the same way in the USA...Fluffy2560 and her friends spend their days chasing/heckling me around this forum...without once asking me why I have made similar posts on other country forums. Read More
health care and health care costs in Greece by furnitureman
Hello Greece forum members... My wife and I are soon relocating from USA to Greece and will be retired in Thessaloniki. We are so far quite comfortable with every aspect of living in Greece...but we cannot seem to find any websites for private ...
Yes....also, Estonia and Finland....cheers. Read More
health care and health care costs in Greece by furnitureman
Hello Greece forum members... My wife and I are soon relocating from USA to Greece and will be retired in Thessaloniki. We are so far quite comfortable with every aspect of living in Greece...but we cannot seem to find any websites for private ...
Dear Vasilis, thank you for your kind assistance.....we will try to figure out how to contact those companies. FurnitureMan Read More
health insurance for non EU immigrants from USA
Hello to all, My wife and I are in our 70s and retired in USA and soon moving to Lyon, France...upon arrival, we will not be working/employed. We will be considered "pensioners" by French health care authorities. We are hoping someone can ... Read More
health care and health care costs in Greece
Hello Greece forum members... My wife and I are soon relocating from USA to Greece and will be retired in Thessaloniki. We are so far quite comfortable with every aspect of living in Greece...but we cannot seem to find any websites for private ... Read More
taxes in Hugnary by furnitureman
Can anyone tell me please if USA expats having legal residence in Hungary can be taxed by Hungary on their USA-earned Social Security benefits? thanks.. FurnitureMan
Fluffy...let me point out I was "nice" until being attacked so please re direct your lectures elsewhere. Asking a simple unemotional question doesn't require a PhD in world culture. I have already been private messaged by a few who ... Read More
taxes in Hugnary by furnitureman
Can anyone tell me please if USA expats having legal residence in Hungary can be taxed by Hungary on their USA-earned Social Security benefits? thanks.. FurnitureMan
then leave space or others who know the answer. Read More
taxes in Hugnary by furnitureman
Can anyone tell me please if USA expats having legal residence in Hungary can be taxed by Hungary on their USA-earned Social Security benefits? thanks.. FurnitureMan
I have traveled the world in my 50 year career but now retired. I already know Europe is different. Been there, understand that. Why do you think i am planning to retire there? My simple question is still out there waiting for a simple answer from ... Read More
taxes in Hugnary by furnitureman
Can anyone tell me please if USA expats having legal residence in Hungary can be taxed by Hungary on their USA-earned Social Security benefits? thanks.. FurnitureMan
Thank you everyone....you have succeeded in telling me everything I never asked about ..or wanted to know...while believing you somehow know my motives for asking in the first place and then following up with the audacity to tell me how I should ... Read More
taxes in Hugnary by furnitureman
Can anyone tell me please if USA expats having legal residence in Hungary can be taxed by Hungary on their USA-earned Social Security benefits? thanks.. FurnitureMan
All I want to know from any tax authority is "Will you tax my USA earned Social Security benefits?" Its a yes or no question. I never expected any advice from the tax authority on how to lower my tax obligations... .also, what is ... Read More
taxes in Hugnary by furnitureman
Can anyone tell me please if USA expats having legal residence in Hungary can be taxed by Hungary on their USA-earned Social Security benefits? thanks.. FurnitureMan
After relocating to Budapest from USA and establishing temporary residency, my wife and I will be 100% retired and not working in Hungary or anywhere else. We had previously planned to do this in Portugal but Portugal legislature needed $$$ and last ... Read More
taxes in Hugnary by furnitureman
Can anyone tell me please if USA expats having legal residence in Hungary can be taxed by Hungary on their USA-earned Social Security benefits? thanks.. FurnitureMan
If this subject was covered elsewhere, please tell me how to retrieve it. I have have been receiving Social Security benefits here for 10 years. There is no tax levied by USA on Social Security income UNLESS you are also working and generating ... Read More
taxes in Hugnary by furnitureman
Can anyone tell me please if USA expats having legal residence in Hungary can be taxed by Hungary on their USA-earned Social Security benefits? thanks.. FurnitureMan
What I should really do is ask the Hungarian Tax Department...then I will know for sure and not have to pay someone just to know if I will be taxed. Read More
Finding building materials in Bulgaria by greenergrass
Hello Thought it would be interesting to start a discussion around sourcing materials for renovation and allow people to share thier experieces and clever ways of saving money. I know there are the big DIY stores in towns but what about out in the ...
GUMMA 2016, don't do it.... Read More
taxes in Hugnary
Can anyone tell me please if USA expats having legal residence in Hungary can be taxed by Hungary on their USA-earned Social Security benefits? thanks.. FurnitureMan Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
we have been reviewing the best strategy for health care...advice from a very helpful agent at Generali (which we cannot qualify for due to being too old) is as follows: 1) purchase the cheap public cover to cover our residency requirements and ... Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thanks for elaborating...we knew about the "tips"... didn't see any "personal help" listed on their menu...guess they can be a like a "conceirge" service for newcomers. I will check further....thanks. Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I just took a look at www.helpers.hu .... great site but really geared for those who have plans for a business venture. But we have already been down that road and will be content to just kick back with wine and song and our keeshond puppy let ... Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thanks for your explanation...all sounds very much like the USA right now....baffling behavior. We have made good contact with various public and private healthcare clinics and hospitals in Buda/Pest. We understand the structure of private and ... Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
thanks for your reply....glad to hear there is "quite a lot of experience there"...in a city of 1.7 million, we knew there MUST be others who can assist....we speak only English. We have not yet selected a district. I am retired from 50 ... Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello everyone...my wife and I are retired in USA and soon re locating to Budapest. We have already done the easy stuff for finding residency visa, cost of living, place to live, restaurants, etc. More difficult is finding others like us already ... Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA. by furnitureman
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ...
JohnnyPT...your replies above about Portugal taxing my USA-earned Social Security benefits are interesting. Maybe you are a Portuguese tax advisor or CPA? please private message me at david.michael.waggoner@gmail.com ...i am always hoping that I ... Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA. by furnitureman
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ...
To all above who have contributed answers to my urgent inquiry, I thank you. but am I hearing some of you saying there is some (legal) way to avoid Portugal taxing my USA-Based Social Security income? To repeat...I will NOT be working in Portugal ... Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA. by furnitureman
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ...
My wife and I receive $43,000 per year from SS. We do not have ANY additional income. Our accountant tells us the USA levies no tax against that income and no additional income....but Portugal thinks they are entitled to 10% of it. Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA. by furnitureman
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ...
Tonyj1 that's consoling to know....but we would still be on the hook for 10% of our Social Security benefits even if we have NO ADDITIONAL INCOME OF ANY KIND in USA or in Portugal...according to those making above posts. NHR is only good for ... Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA. by furnitureman
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ...
now makes me wonder if Portugal has some plan to entitle themselves to my savings account if i move it to a Portuguese bank... Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA. by furnitureman
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ...
No we don't....we have no additional income to add to it. As I said in my original post, we will not have ANY INCOME from employment from any worldwide source...other than USA-earned government pension Social Security benefits. Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA. by furnitureman
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ...
thanks Tony...unbelievable that one government can legally decide to redefine the meanings of "public" and "private"...astounding. When you mix attorneys with taxation, the result is rarely good for a taxpayer. I'm going to ... Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA. by furnitureman
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ...
Doesn't matter to us anymore...however, I think most people are under the understanding that the entire purpose for the international tax treaties is to PREVENT/AVOID double taxation. Silly me. I would certainly hate to go thru all the necessary ... Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA. by furnitureman
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ...
Thank you Tonyj1....sad news indeed....looks like Portugal feels within their authority to tax my USA-earned government pension benefits. So it also looks like its within my authority not to relocate to Portugal. Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA. by furnitureman
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ...
Hello johnnyPT, Thanks for your reply. Does the Portuguese government tax authority know that USA-based Social Security benefits are considered a "government pension" by the USA and not a private pension? Therefor taxable only in USA. Or ... Read More
income tax on Social Security benefits earned in USA.
Hello, My urgent question is for older USA expats who have retired to/in Portugal on residency visa. We plan to relocate to Braga and not work. we are retired . Can anyone please tell us for sure if Portugal will tax our USA-earned Social Security ... Read More
Insurance - which is best? by joaope99
Hello everyone, this is my first time posting onto the forum. I will be living in Veliko Tarnovo permanently and wanted to know what was the best health insurance to have? I have tried Allinaz, but their insurance cover is temporary, how long does ...
Hello Aneliya Angelova...i read your comments above about health insurance for those from outside the EU.. "If you will have social and health security in BG, you may upgrade your cover with voluntary health insurance. The price depends on ... Read More
Insurance - which is best? by joaope99
Hello everyone, this is my first time posting onto the forum. I will be living in Veliko Tarnovo permanently and wanted to know what was the best health insurance to have? I have tried Allinaz, but their insurance cover is temporary, how long does ...
Hi John, I sent an email inquiry to Galya at 2M Broker last week...she is putting together some info for a quote and says she will get it to me early next week.I asked about coverage which picks up where Mandatory stops. This will undoubtedly be ... Read More
Insurance - which is best? by joaope99
Hello everyone, this is my first time posting onto the forum. I will be living in Veliko Tarnovo permanently and wanted to know what was the best health insurance to have? I have tried Allinaz, but their insurance cover is temporary, how long does ...
Magicalme, Thanks for your assistance...how long have you had this insurance? also have you used it yet? If so, how was that experience? Read More
Insurance - which is best? by joaope99
Hello everyone, this is my first time posting onto the forum. I will be living in Veliko Tarnovo permanently and wanted to know what was the best health insurance to have? I have tried Allinaz, but their insurance cover is temporary, how long does ...
Hi Aneliya, Can you provide website or email address for any private insurance inside Bulgaria to upgrade beyond Mandatory Medical ? Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Dr John....please tell me how to insert my photo on the Expat messenger trail..as you have done with yours. Michael Waggoner Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
10-4....see you on private email. Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello Duane....very kind of you, sir, to offer to share info about transitioning to BG. Lets continue the conversation thru private email rather than take up all this space on the Expat website. You can email me at david.michael.waggoner@gmail.com ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello DrDuanne, I have just completed lots of research on the taxation of American expats in various countries. My wife and I are retired and do not work. SS is our only income. As such, USA IRS does not tax that income. I have been frequently ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Many thanks for your replies and advice... We were truly impressed with the ski resort areas just south of Sofia...we have not been there...just saw youtubes in 4K video.....for this reason and health care facilities, we would likely settle in Sofia ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello all, My wife and I are retired in North Carolina USA and considering a move to Bulgaria...probably Sofia area. We will not work in Bulgaria. For any of you in retirement from USA, can you please tell us if Bulgaria will tax our USA Social ... Read More