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	Seminar - Friday, February 17, 2012 "MythBusters: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear!" Expat Financial & Legal Seminar
	Given the changes in tax codes (both in Costa Rica and the U.S.), filings required by the IRS, banking restrictions, etc. the Community Action Alliance has scheduled a seminar titled *It's Your Money Honey: Changes in Taxes, Banking, & Investing* to help clarify financial and legal obligations relating to these and other areas of importance to all of us. We are pleased to announce that Roger Peterson, author of The Legal Guide to Costa Rica, which for many of us has proven to be one of the most valuable resources for navigating local laws will be presenting along with accounting specialist, Randall Zamora. The goal of the seminar will be to alleviate any anxiety you may feel resulting from information you may be hearing about changes in Costa Rican laws and IRS reporting requirements. We know that is a tall order however our hope is that by presenting two of the most qualified experts in Costa Rica on these matters we can clarify any questions you may have and help you better understand the process through which laws and tax codes are approved and implemented. Based on the input we received from you we have compiled the following agenda: AGENDA: General Overview - how laws and tax codes are legalized in Costa Rica: the legislative process, approval by Sala IV, implementation and enforcement Taxes on Corporations – how much is to be paid and to whom and when; active vs. non-active corporations; dissolving a corporation. Luxury Taxes – what are they; who must pay them; when; etc. Culture and Education Taxes – same as Luxury Taxes FACTA - What is FACTA (the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and what impact does it have on U.S. Citizens living abroad? Bank Reporting – changes in IRS reporting requirements; who/what/when/where. Wiring Funds – changes in the amounts that can be wired before they are reported to the IRS; etc. DIMEX – what is this and what if anything do people need to do? License Plates – WTF? Q & A

	DATE:	Friday, February 17, 2012
	TIME:	10:00 a.m.
	PLACE:	Coopenae, 2nd floor meeting room
	DIRECTIONS:	50 metros al sur de los Tribunales de Justicia.

	ADMISSION:	This will be a free event for Action Alliance members. Anyone is welcome, however a 2,000 colones fee will be charged for non-members.
	RSVP:	RSVP to mike@styles.com.

	Past Seminars
	January 20, 2012 - U.S. Embassy Seminar: U.S. Citizen Services Workshop & Costa Rican Citizen Workshop Link to Photos, Agenda & Information
	October 21, 2011 -Insurance Seminar Link to Agenda, Videos, & Speaker Website
	August 26, 2001 - Road Survival Spanish Workshop Link to Agenda & Information
	June 24, 2011 - Spanish for Medical Emergencies Link to Reference Information, Press Coverage & Agenda
	September 21, 2010 - Community Security Workshop Link to Agenda & Information
	June 24, 2010 - Citizen Security: Community-Based Policing Link to minutes and other materials
	May 19, 2010 - Securing Your Investment in Costa Rica: Town Hall Meeting on Citizen Security Link to minutes, audio recordings, and other materials
	April 21, 2010 - Are there taxes in Paradise??? Link to a flash movie of the presentation slides
	March 17, 2010 - Recycling Seminar: *Going Green on St. Patty’s Day!* Link to seminar materials: recycling guide, photos, and video
	February 24, 2010 - Taking the Mystery out of Property Insurance in Costa Rica Link to seminar materials
	February 17, 2010 - Taking the Mystery out of Auto Insurance in Costa Rica Link to seminar materials
	January 20, 2010 - Taking the Mystery out of Private Health Insurance Link to seminar materials

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Seminar - Friday, February 17, 2012

"MythBusters: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear!" Expat Financial & Legal Seminar

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