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What Can Be Brought into Mexico Duty-Free

Dawn Stoner January 26, 2026

I enjoyed the Christmas holiday last month in snowy New England, and am still baffled by a run-in I had with Mexican Customs upon my

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Avoid Paying a 1% Tax on Money Transfers

Dawn Stoner January 2, 2026

When President Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill” was passed by Congress last summer, it contained a new 1% tax on all cross-border money transfers

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Cheaper Residency Alternatives to Mexico, Where Living is Good (2025)

Dawn Stoner August 29, 2025

If you’re seriously thinking about getting foreign residency somewhere that offers a better quality of life than your home country, there are worthwhile alternatives to

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Would U.S. Expats Pay the Remittance Tax on Overseas Money Transfers?

Dawn Stoner June 14, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives (henceforth the “House”) recently passed a bill that includes a 3.5% remittance tax on money transferred from the U.S. to

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The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is a Great Way for Expats to Save on Taxes in 2025

Dawn Stoner April 14, 2025

In honor of U.S. tax day, I explain how expats can keep more of their hard earned income with the FEIE (Foreign Earned Income Exclusion).

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Paying Mexican Property Taxes in 2025

Dawn Stoner February 3, 2025

Everyone who owns real estate in Mexico (house, condo, or a piece of land) owes property taxes to their state government, aka the “impuesto predial.” These

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7 Living Expenses Where Expats Save BIG in Mexico

Dawn Stoner September 4, 2024

Just about everyone knows their money goes a lot further in Mexico when it comes to basics like tacos, beer, and bus fares. In percentage

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What Every U.S. Expat Should Know About Paying Their Taxes

Dawn Stoner March 25, 2024

DISCLAIMER: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional tax advice tailored to your situation. Whether you’re an

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What’s a Predial Tax and Who Needs to Pay It?

Dawn Stoner February 12, 2024

If you own any type of real estate in Mexico, you’re on the hook for paying “Impuesto Predial,” i.e. property taxes, so it’s important to

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