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Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

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beans-on-toast said:
Americans that live in Canada now have to file a tax form and pay taxes every year in the US. This wan’t always the case but it has been in place for several years. It has resulted in some dual citizens giving up their US citizenship for financial reasons which is unfortunate.

I believe that if you have no US investments or property it is more of a flat tax, otherwise it can get complicated and require hiring tax accountants in the US which can get expensive. When you didn’t have to do this in the past it can be a shock to the pocket book.
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If you're a US Citizen your worldwide earned and unearned income is subject to tax in the US. You can however file form 2555 which is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. This is been the law for a long, long time. I use to work in Saudi (for a non-US employer) and use to have to file this every year. You can take a foreign tax credit which is often more favorable than taking the earned income exclusion. If you're working in Canada it's even easier to file as you're subject to Canada-U.S. Income Tax Convention of 1980. Just have to make sure you understand the rules and live by them. There isn't anything drastically new.
 
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sowilson said:
If you're a US Citizen your worldwide earned and unearned income is subject to tax in the US. You can however file form 2555 which is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. This is been the law for a long, long time. I use to work in Saudi (for a non-US employer) and use to have to file this every year. You can take a foreign tax credit which is often more favorable than taking the earned income exclusion. If you're working in Canada it's even easier to file as you're subject to Canada-U.S. Income Tax Convention of 1980. Just have to make sure you understand the rules and live by them. There isn't anything drastically new.
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in the 1980's I worked in the Bahamas for our Navy at Autec Testing grounds and the rules stated you had to stay out of the US for 330 days out of 365 a year to qualify for that tax credit and were subject to the tax of the country you lived in.....for me that was great as there are no income taxes in the Bahamas:):)
 
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sowilson said:
If you're a US Citizen your worldwide earned and unearned income is subject to tax in the US. You can however file form 2555 which is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. This is been the law for a long, long time. I use to work in Saudi (for a non-US employer) and use to have to file this every year. You can take a foreign tax credit which is often more favorable than taking the earned income exclusion. If you're working in Canada it's even easier to file as you're subject to Canada-U.S. Income Tax Convention of 1980. Just have to make sure you understand the rules and live by them. There isn't anything drastically new.
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A friend that is a us citizen but a permanent resident in Canada has been trying to sort out his US taxes with the aid of cross border professionals for well over a year.

Like you said, I think that the changes are not a result of a change in law but stricter enforcement that started in 2016. They say that nine million Americans gave up their citizenship in 2016 as a result.


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McBride: Americans residing in Canada are required to file U.S. income tax returns
 
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alaskaleftybass said:
Now I'm irritated that I have to get a PASSPORT just to go through Canada?????.
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Is the passport needed to get into Canada or to get back into the US?

I'm just going by this:
"Although U.S. citizens are not required to have a passport to enter Canada, citizens returning to the U.S. must present a valid passport, passport card, enhanced drivers license or documentation from a trusted traveler program. Non-U.S. citizens must have a passport for entry to Canada."
 
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Each day, the news reports an increasing number of heat related deaths. Hopefully the weather will break tomorrow.

The animals are also having trouble coping with the heat. Dogs are really panting, no sign of any cats.

A squirrel came up to us in the park this morning. It was walking kind of odd and seemed to be distressed. I poured it a stream of water but it wouldn’t drink. I wish that I could have done something for it.
 
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beans-on-toast said:
Each day, the news reports an increasing number of heat related deaths. Hopefully the weather will break tomorrow.

The animals are also having trouble coping with the heat. Dogs are really panting, no sign of any cats.

A squirrel came up to us in the park this morning. It was walking kind of odd and seemed to be distressed. I poured it a stream of water but it wouldn’t drink. I wish that I could have done something for it.
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Today, I am not one of them. Made it to Indy and back. Big storms on the way out and the temp dropped 20 degrees into the 70's. Plus, I'm happy to report, while my back hurts from driving, I did not need to use a cane when I got there, although I did bring one along.
 
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Al Kraft said:
So what brand did the amp turn out to be BE, and was it a prototype?
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It says, "Substrate Engineering."
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THE BACK OF WHAT!?!?! Naughty NAVAIR men... Fly Navy!

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But if you look closely at the photo^^^ I'm pretty sure you don't get a sexy knee like that without riding some horses :D

I'll get some better pics, probably next week. Really a beauty. Very nice black anodized front and in perfect condition. I haven't had a chance to try it yet. I'm guessing I'll never hit the "L" light, unless I come up with an expendable 500 W speaker. Oh, it's pretty light too, for a "lead sled." I think the shipping weight was at or under 20#. I have a 125 W/Channel Crown that weighs probably double that.
 
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Al Kraft said:
We know the guy who owns that outfit don't we? ;)
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Yes, I think so. It was supposed to be a gag post, and I expected many guesses and responses, but I actually felt bad and regretted the post when a fella I have the utmost respect for and happens to be the nicest guy on the whole Internet was the only one to take a Jab at it :(

But the good news is, what an awesome bit of history to own from an Engineering hero! And I expect it will sound great.

You asked if it was a prototype, and yes sir, it is, and it's like new. I would leave it to Mr. Sexy Knees/The Velvet Hammer to describe it further if he pleases.

To me it's priceless. I would only maybe trade it for a Tomahawk you had your hands in :D
 
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BadExample said:
Yes, I think so. It was supposed to be a gag post, and I expected many guesses and responses, but I actually felt bad and regretted the post when a fella I have the utmost respect for and happens to be the nicest guy on the whole Internet was the only one to take a Jab at it :(

But the good news is, what an awesome bit of history to own from an Engineering hero! And I expect it will sound great.

You asked if it was a prototype, and yes sir, it is, and it's like new. I would leave it to Mr. Sexy Knees/The Velvet Hammer to describe it further if he pleases.

To me it's priceless. I would only maybe trade it for a Tomahawk you had your hands in :D
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There is something super cool about owning small (or large) pieces of history like production prototypes, brassboards, and breadboards.
 
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