Claiming Social Security in Mexico: Tax Treatment and Reporting
Mexican tax residency and international tax treaties determine how foreign Social Security benefits are taxed and reported for expats living in Mexico.
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Getting a US Certificate of Coverage for Mexico: Application Steps
American expats in Mexico can avoid paying double social security contributions by applying for a certificate of coverage.
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The US-Mexico Totalization Agreement: Social Security Across Two Systems
The US-Mexico Totalization Agreement never entered into force, meaning dual workers pay separate retirement contributions without combined benefits.
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Crossing Into Mexican Tax Residency: What It Does to Your 1040
Mexican tax residency rules, US Form 1040 filing requirements, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, and the tax treaty between countries.
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Treaty Tie-Breaker Rules: US or Mexican Tax Resident?
U.S. and Mexican tax residency tie-breaker rules help expats determine their primary tax obligations using a hierarchical evaluation.
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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.
