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Italy: Taxes:

I, a US citizen, recently married in Italy and my spouse is Italian. This summer I will retire and move there permanently. Upon arrival my plan to file a Permesso di Soggiorno. Concerning taxes I would prefer to not pay taxes in 2017. Would my beginning tax day start the day I arrive or the day I receive my visa? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks, Ed

Italy: Permesso di Soggiorno:

Grazie maluza86, your helpful information has raised a few question that I hope you can provide some insight. My spouse is Italian and we recently married last summer. My plan is to request to the Questura for a Permesso di Soggiorno around mid-June and based on our own investigation this process doesn't seem too difficult. However, could you discuss a bit more about "not able to work." Since I met my spouse over two years ago while traveling back and forth I have been working a good bit at various universities mostly in the area of faculty development workshops. I'm issued contract, pay taxes etc... I even use the IRS letter (form 6166) so my taxes in Italy are reduced to 8% instead of 37%. Everything is above board. My hope is that when I retire in Italy in mid June of this year I will be able to work on a part-time bases. Is the restriction of not being able to generate any income in Italy based on the type of visa you have, the fact of being married? Is there anyway I can legally work such as immediately begin the process of applying for citizenship? Can you also discuss a bit more of the tax advantage of not applying for citizenship? Lastly, I would prefer not to pay income taxes this year (2017) for a variety of reasons. I will likely arrive in Italy in mid June making my stay for 2017 more than 183 days. Do you know when the counting begins; when I submit the request (within 48 hours of arrival) or when I receive the permission to stay? Your help in response to any of these questions is most appreciated thanks, expat52

Italy: Income Tax Information for Residents in Italy:

A tax question: How are the following retirement accounts handled in Italy, a 401k/403b and Roth/IRA. The 401k/403b is taxed in the US only on what is withdrawn from your account each year. And you don't have to start withdrawing until your 70. A IRA is not taxed all in the US, because it was taxed prior to being deposited. Any information would be appreciated. thanks, ewtexpat

Italy: School for kids and work for husband in Intaly:

marchelive, is this work visa required (assuming you have a Permesso Di Soggiorno) even it's not regular work. I will be retired when I move to live with my wife in Italy next year. However, I hope to do some consulting, just for fun. Thanks

Italy: How to watch NCAA football in Italy:

Maluza86, can you explain why you need both DNS and VPN service? I have been using VPN and been fairly successful most of time getting Netflix and Amazon prime. thanks, ewt

Italy: Expats Padova:

Are there any expats in Padova or meet up groups? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Ciao. Ewtexpat

Italy: driving test:

Very helpful advice. Being very new to Italy and not likely to settle permanently for a few years, what are folks doing for a driving permit? I drive quite a bit when I in Padova and just make sure I have my international drivers license in the car (issued by AAA). Will this suffice forever or do you eventually need to get a license if you want drive?

Italy: DNS geoblocking:

I use a similar service titled "privateinternetaccess" for the same purpose. The cost I think $40.00 a year. I able to access Netflix and Amazon Prime streaming service. Also, these VPN services are great security devices when you are working online.

Italy: International Bank:

Over the next two years I will be making a transition to living permanently in Italy (though will maintain a US resident address). Recently married to an Italian spouse. I'm looking for a good international bank, low fees, easily accessible etc.. Any recommendations?

Italy: italian tax on pensions:

Two questions: Does the reporting of US investments rely on the holder of the accounts or is there some system in Italy that checks for these investments, such as having access to your US annual tax statement? Since you are being taxed both in the US and Italy does it make sense to move part of your funds into Italian investments? One reason that US pension funds may not be taxed is that Italy is one of the countries the US has arrangement with involving Social Security accounts. For example, my Italian wife (who is not US resident) will have access to my SS pension if I pass away before her. This exchange network is very informative. Thanks

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