The US-Mexico Tax Treaty: How Americans Avoid Being Taxed Twice
The US-Mexico tax treaty explains how American expats avoid paying income tax twice to both the United States and Mexico governments.
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Owning US Property While Living in Mexico: Where the Income Gets Taxed
US property ownership while living in Mexico creates tax obligations for both the IRS and SAT, requiring foreign tax credits to avoid double taxation.
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Currency Gain on a Mexican Property Sale: The Rule Most Americans Miss
Calculating currency gain on a Mexican property sale requires converting historical peso amounts into dollars using two different exchange rates.
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Airbnb Income From a Mexican Property: Two Tax Systems, One Booking
Mexican property tax rules for Airbnb hosts require choosing between two systems to handle digital platform earnings and local filings.
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Renting Out Mexican Property: Reporting Income to the SAT and the IRS
Mexican property rental income requires reporting to the SAT and the IRS while managing deductions and avoiding international double taxation.
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The Mexican Capital Gains Exemption and Your US Return: Why It Doesn’t Transfer
Mexican capital gains exemptions fail to transfer to American tax returns, requiring US citizens selling foreign property to navigate complex IRS rules.
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Selling a Home in Mexico as a US Citizen: Two Gain Calculations, One Sale
Mexican capital gains tax rules and US tax obligations apply when United States citizens sell residential property located in Mexico.
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Buying Property in Mexico as a US Citizen: Both Sides of the Tax Picture
Mexican property ownership for US citizens involves unique tax obligations on both sides of the border, including acquisition fees and capital gains.
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When a Mexican Trust Structure Does Trigger US Reporting
The Mexican fideicomiso structure triggers US tax reporting obligations, requiring expats to file Form 3520, FBAR, and Form 8938.
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Rev. Proc. 2013-14 Explained: Why Most Fideicomisos Escape Trust Reporting
Revenue Procedure 2013-14 explains how most Mexican fideicomisos exempt US expats from complex foreign trust reporting requirements and steep penalties.
