IRS in Costa Rica

IRS Winning friends among local bank officials!
The sign of things to come: Banco Cuscatlan now requires citizens or resident aliens of the United States to fill out a W9 form for personal accounts at the firm’s banks in Costa Rica.
Why?  Because Citigroup bought Grupo Cuscatlan from Corporación UBC Internacional S.A. for $1.51 billion in cash [...]

A blip from A Broad in Costa Rica

I read this on one of the other blogs here in Costa Rica and had to share it as it was so true and on the mark.
Thank you Saratica for this contribution to my day www.abroadincostarica.com
Ethical Dilemma. Sorta.
I went to the ATM last Thursday with my mom. You put your card in, you punch in [...]

Banks in Costa Rica

Banks in Costa Rica include both private and public banks, with each alternative offering its benefits and drawbacks. The four public banks can be slower, with longer lines-especially durning the lunch hour, at the end of the day, and on pay day-but are making efforts to increase efficiency and tend to offer better access with [...]

Banking choices

Costa Rica’s banking options include both private and public banks, with each alternative offering its benefits and drawbacks.  The four public banks can be slower, with longer lines-especially durning the lunch hour, at the end of the day, and on pay day-but are making efforts to increase efficiency and tend to offer better access with [...]