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New Customer Referral Program in 2018
Can any business or anyone you know use a marketing upgrade? In 2018 we are officially launching a customer referral program after multiple requests during the last five years. Starting February 1st we will begin rewarding customers that sign-up other new customers...
New Monthly Package Offerings in 2018
Starting February 1st, 2018 we will begin offering complete website hosting service packages. All packages will include basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO), basic website tracking, upgraded security, a monthly report and website backup. In addition each package...
Be HEARD in 2018!
New Year, New Energy, New Chance to Re-Introduce yourself and your company to the world! Start the year off by making a STRONG impact online right away! Our growth commitment in 2018 is to accomplish more by taking action now rather than putting it off for...
2018; New Name & Services
Happy New Year Everyone! We are excited to announce upcoming changes to the company and services. Having worked with over a hundred businesses in dozens of industries, we are allowing the business to evolve alongside the evolving marketing landscape. With the...
Caribbean Luxury Rentals Celebrates Ten Years
A Decade Of Creating Unforgettable Memories for Guests Visiting Puerto Rico Coral Gables, FL (PRWEB)July 12, 2017 Caribbean Luxury Rentals, a leader in luxury travel and excursions in Puerto Rico, is celebrating ten years of welcoming visitors and guests to its first...
History of Caribbean Luxury Rentals
Humble Beginnings Jesús “Nene” Norniella was born in 1940 in Cuba on a mountain and raised with two sisters and no electricity. In order to attend school in Cuba, Jesús took jobs at the institutions he attended; first as a janitor and eventually he joined his sisters...
Top 10 Things to do in Puerto Rico
Most of the Caribbean Luxury Rentals team either grew up in Puerto Rico or has visited the island countless times throughout the years. The most common question asked by friends, family, and clients alike is “what are the best things to do in Puerto Rico?” Having had...
Casa Bacardi Factory Tour
History The first Bacardí distillery was purchased in 1862 and located in Santiago de Cuba. In an attempt to expand the brand overseas, in 1931 the “king of rums” expanded their operations and productions to Mexico and in 1936 to Puerto Rico under the name Ron...
Caribbean Luxury Rentals, Private Properties With Resort Amenities
The Best of Both Worlds Puerto Rico is rich with culture and diversity across the island. This usually leads to a vast array of experiences for vacationers when visiting the “Isla del Encanto.” One of the qualities that can make renting for Caribbean Luxury Rentals...
Why You Should Stay in Rio Grande When Visiting Puerto Rico
Although Puerto Rico is a relatively small island in the Caribbean, just over 3,500 square miles in size, few roads and notorious traffic can make traveling inside the island frustratingly time consuming. Visitors to Puerto Rico have spent precious vacation time in a...
Interviews
Getting to Know John Sosa
ohn was born in Miami to Cuban exiles who immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s. Although raised in Miami, he spent a year in Honduras and six months in Venezuela where he forged friendships that last to the present. After graduating from Coral Gables Senior High School, he moved to Boston where he…
Getting to Know Michael Vandormael
Michael joined Barbosa Legal at the beginning of 2016 and we have enjoyed the experience, diligence, and professionalism he brings to the firm. We sat down with Michael to get to know him better. This is what we learned. Michael was born in Liege, Belgium, and raised...
Getting to Know Beatrice Bianchi Fasani
Beatrice joined Barbosa Legal at the end of 2015 and we have enjoyed the wonderful energy and experience she brings to the firm. Last week we sat down to ask her questions to become more familiar with her. This is what we learned. Beatrice was born in Italy and...
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How Estate Planning Can Help You
If you are examining options for planning the eventual transfer of your wealth to your family beneficiaries, the establishment of one or more trusts may be an optimal choice. If you are unfamiliar with these types of financial structures, the purpose of this article...
FIRPTA, Documentary Stamp Tax, and a Mortgage
If you are transferring real estate in Florida you may trigger The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (“FIRPTA”) and Florida Documentary Stamp Tax (“Doc Stamp”) even if cash isn’t exchanged. The amount of each tax is calculated based on a...
Form 1040NR Filing: Deadlines and Extension of Time to comply with IRS requirements.
Are you are a non-resident alien receiving U.S source income? Examples of US source income include rental income from a property located in the U.S or distributions from a company formed in the United States. If you realize too late that you need to declare your U.S...
Moving to the United States? Don’t Forget to Tax Plan Pre-Immigration! (PART II)
Last month’s article discussed the importance of pre-immigration tax planning to minimize U.S. income taxes when moving to the U.S. You should also be alerted to the U.S. transfer (gift and estate) tax consequences when relocating to the U.S. The conclusion was that...
Completed your 2015 Return? Here are U.S. Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines
If you are one of the numerous Americans that waits until April to file your return, you have a lot of catching up to do. Take the already complex subject, taxes, add a near and looming deadline, April 15th, and you may suddenly feel overwhelmed. Adding another layer...
Moving to the United States? Don’t Forget to Tax Plan Pre-Immigration!
Foreigners relocating to the U.S. sometimes forget to consider the tax implications of moving to the United States. Failure to plan before moving to the U.S. can lead to costly tax results and compliance issues!
Brazilian Amnesty Program
In November 2015, Brazilian lawmakers approved language of a provisional measure (“MP”), to introduce a tax amnesty program, which would allow Brazilians to bring into compliance foreign accounts and foreign assets that have not been disclosed to the Brazilian authorities. The penalties for holding unreported…
Undeclared Foreign Accounts – What are my options?
Taxpayers’ ability to maintain hidden foreign assets and accounts undetected from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) is becoming increasingly more difficult. The IRS’ greatest weapon, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”) was launched on July 1, 2014....
The U.S. a Top Tax Haven for Foreigners
The U.S. is becoming one of the top destinations for foreigners seeking to shelter and protect their wealth. A recent study published by the Tax Justice Network (“TJN”) ranks the U.S. as the third top tax haven jurisdiction in the world, behind Switzerland and Hong...
New Reporting Requirement Affects Cash Real Estate Buyers in Miami-Dade County and Manhattan
On Jan. 13, 2016, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury responsible for anti-money laundering enforcement, announced a new initiative intended to uncover the identities of cash real estate buyers in...