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18 years ago

US Taxes while working in Mexico

18 years ago
I have a chance to work in a tourist/hotel management position in Mexico, potentially paid through a US based payroll ( BUT possibly can be done as self employed..or under the table ). It's unofficial and all under discussion right now.

I live in both US and Mexico, but mostly in Mexico (a US citizen)... I've read that there are some restrictions about any foreign employee, for instance to receive exclusions from us taxes..it's better i live mostly in the foreign country for that tax year. This would not be an issue/no problem in my case. But curious about other restrictions. The salary wouldn't be high, something like 12,000 per year. Not a big deal but i want to do it properly... pay in US ((though i'm assuming that with salary so low, i have no liability..and will get taxes returned to me ??) or i could end up paying taxes in Mexico...which scenario makes more sense? less paperwork?? ethically speaking, i don't want to "cheat" ... rather "contribute" and enjoy this working experience abroad

I'm curious what my options are given the flexibility of this situation.

thanks for specific responses to the tax inquiries... OR info on where i can get free tax info through web..currently in mexico, jalisco/nayarit

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