Costa Rica Expertise: April 2019

Monday, April 1, 2019

Tax complexities will challenge expats

By: Garland M. Baker B.
Exclusive to A.M. Costa Rica

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One has to wonder if the powers that make the tax laws in Costa Rica think about the logistics of enforcing them. Another interesting question is whether the government cares anymore about all the people who came to the country over the past 40 years to retire and invest here.

In an interview with Kevin Chavarria C.P.A., a professional who gives lectures about the new tax laws, the question was put to him: “Does Costa Rica care about all the retirees, and other little investors making this country their home?”