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Alberta Bound

(15 posts)
62. ...hey, not so fast !
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:28 PM
Jan 2025

You guys are a hoot !

First, ya OP - congratulations for your new digs.

Second, just to remind you (and others if applicable), that if:
a) you are a U.S. citizen, and/or...
b) a "U.S. Person" (look it up), or...
c) have not renounced or relinquished (look it up) your U.S. citizenship...
- then you still remain subject to all the laws, regulations, requirements, etc., of the U.S. Treasury Department IRS, and the U.S. State Department.

For those of you who believe that by simply "moving out of" the United States automatically gifts you an escape from certain U.S. Government "obligations" then at some point in your future there will be a day of reckoning - or the "OMG Day".

>>. point is: due diligence >> look it up.

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Congratulations! Alephy Jan 2025 #1
Arenal. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #3
Then you will have a wonderful DU neighbor, our own Lake Arenal. niyad Jan 2025 #15
I know. We've met. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #17
Oh, excellent! niyad Jan 2025 #19
Gorgeous pics! niyad Jan 2025 #18
I was just going to ask if that was the Lake Arenal region (only major lake in CR and also has multiple islands like in Celerity Jan 2025 #40
Congratulations underpants Jan 2025 #2
Happy for you (albeit if truthful, scared for the rest of us)... hlthe2b Jan 2025 #4
Heck of a Valentine's Day present! Enjoy. nt Phoenix61 Jan 2025 #5
Beautiful! Congratulations! livetohike Jan 2025 #6
More info please. Congrats to you. NoMoreRepugs Jan 2025 #7
Congratulations! I won't be able to leave here until 2026 Jit423 Jan 2025 #8
Beautiful! Maru Kitteh Jan 2025 #9
Congratulations. Home looks beautiful. Are you retiring to CR? akbacchus_BC Jan 2025 #10
All I can say to those beautiful pics is: DFW Jan 2025 #11
Garcais. That's just about all the Spanish I know. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #13
If you don't speak Spanish, is it still manageable BonnieJW Jan 2025 #45
Pretty much. I will take lessons when I get there. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #51
There are you tube lyrics with the verses in Spanish... GreenWave Jan 2025 #52
The locals usually say "Gracias," just for the record. DFW Jan 2025 #54
I'm jealous. A lot of people I know surf, fish, and/or live there. surfered Jan 2025 #12
It looks amazing! Congratulations! Bluethroughu Jan 2025 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author Tbear Jan 2025 #16
Congratulations!! mountain grammy Jan 2025 #20
I'm not moving, but I renewed my passport. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #21
How difficult was it to find your new home? Sucha NastyWoman Jan 2025 #22
We looked at properties for about 4 days. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #25
Is it less expensive? HereForTheParty Jan 2025 #37
Don't know yet. House was about equal to here, but taxes and insurance will be less. I haven't bought sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #43
NICE photos! calimary Jan 2025 #23
Congrats! When is the housewarming party? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #24
Pura Vida Ace Rothstein Jan 2025 #26
Wow! Congrats! SheltieLover Jan 2025 #27
All the best. Hope you have a wonderful life ahead in your new home. Fla Dem Jan 2025 #28
Nice! Congratulations. LoisB Jan 2025 #29
Wonderful mchill Jan 2025 #30
Ah! It's so beautiful! ReRe Jan 2025 #31
Wishing for you and yours the very best! Solly Mack Jan 2025 #32
Wow! Congratulations! MontanaMama Jan 2025 #33
Nice! Can we ask? Cuanto dinero? nt Exp Jan 2025 #34
Mucho. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #42
Looks like you could use some live-in hired help that will work for lodging. twodogsbarking Jan 2025 #35
Happy Valentines Day Figarosmom Jan 2025 #36
Kudos to you! PortTack Jan 2025 #38
We've been thinking about Costa Rico. Did you use an agent? Do you have advise for us considering ratchiweenie Jan 2025 #39
No personal agent, but I viewed properties with a couple of real estate licensed folks. The main thing is sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #41
Yes, we would sell our curent house which is bigger than we need and find a place there for cash. ratchiweenie Jan 2025 #48
Pura vida! Ruby the Liberal Jan 2025 #44
The lady who runs allhatnocattle.net lives there. She's a strong democrat and her LT Barclay Jan 2025 #46
Way to go! MaineNative Jan 2025 #47
Good luck! Grumpy Old Guy Jan 2025 #49
WOW! Congratulations! nolabear Jan 2025 #50
Looks nice! RegexReader Jan 2025 #53
Costa Rica is a great choice Pototan Jan 2025 #55
Excellent - TBF Jan 2025 #56
Looks wonderful! ... BUT! liberalla Jan 2025 #57
Sounds amazing. FM123 Jan 2025 #58
Nope, just one. I was looking hard at Ireland and decided I like the warmth more than English. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #59
Sometimes you go somewhere and you just know, this is the place. FM123 Jan 2025 #60
my dtrs hubby is scottish and moved from there to the us to get out of the rain samnsara Jan 2025 #80
Got a spare room for me? Blue_Tires Jan 2025 #61
...hey, not so fast ! Alberta Bound Jan 2025 #62
I'm not moving to avoid taxes, just the fascism. I'll keep my passport, right to vote, and pay taxes. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #63
wait.... markie Jan 2025 #64
Watch out for dinosaurs! OldBaldy1701E Jan 2025 #65
Moving to Costa Rica lindalou65 Jan 2025 #66
Staying for the fight DownriverDem Jan 2025 #67
Fantastic! Let us know when the party is! nilram Jan 2025 #68
Best of luck to you SpankMe Jan 2025 #69
Congrats! Keep in touch Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #70
we're thinking of it moonshinegnomie Jan 2025 #71
WOW!!! brettdale Jan 2025 #72
Happy Valentine's Day ahead of time. What a wonderful place to live! Congratulations! dai13sy Jan 2025 #73
My family had plans to visit Costa Rica years ago, but we never did. I'm sure it will be amazing there. tornado34jh Jan 2025 #74
No, I know maybe 10 Spanish words. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #75
When I used to live in Italy, I did know some Italian, but as soon as I came back, I lost it tornado34jh Jan 2025 #78
Not "too early"... Lucky You and yours!! Cha Jan 2025 #76
Sweeeeeet!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2025 #77
Congratulations! Karma13612 Jan 2025 #79
I wish I could move out of the country, but I can't. And I won't leave my kids and grandson. mucholderthandirt Jan 2025 #81
sinkingfeeling................... Upthevibe Jan 2025 #82
Looks beautiful bdamomma Jan 2025 #83
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