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Driving in Mexico

Is your car illegal?

By Aran Shetterly

Driving into or around Mexico – legally – can be downright confusing! We take a look at how to stay on the straight and narrow when you're in Mexico. Part 1: What is the visa status of my car?
 

Tax Tips 101

By Insidemex.com

Did you know that Americans living abroad need to file a U.S. tax return?
 

Pick a filter, any filter

By Tara FitzGerald

The lowdown on the different types of water filtrations systems available for your home.
 

Water, water everywhere and not a safe drop to drink

By Tara FitzGerald

Reforma newspaper reports that Mexico is the world's second largest market for bottled water, after the United States. About 15 billion litres are sold annually. Surely unnecessary if the tap water is drinkable?

 
 

Other Highlights

Water wise

By Jonathan Jucker

Tips on home water conservation. More >>
 

Uncle Sam, and Mia, say being honest pays in '08

By Catherine Dunn

IRS tax tips for Americans living and working in Mexico. More >>
 

Felines on the fringe

By Augusta Dwyer

The fence being built on the US-Mexico border will affect the migration of North American jaguar and likely lead to its extinction. More >>
 

How I learned to stop worrying and love recibos de honorarios

By Michael Parker-Stainback

Getting recibos de honorarios made in Mexico is not as big a bureaucratic headache as some might think. More >>
 

Pick a filter, any filter

By Tara FitzGerald

The lowdown on the different types of water filtrations systems available for your home. More >>
 

Staying in touch: Constant connectivity

By Jamie Rosen

Moving to Mexico in the past meant retiring or finding a job locally. Now, with cell phones, high-speed internet, VoIP phone, and Blackberry, it's possible (at least with some jobs) to live and work remotely without missing a beat. More >>
 

Staying in touch: Dialing for (fewer) dollars

By Jamie Rosen

No roaming or long-distance charges? Here's a cell phone plan to call home about. More >>
 

Flying smart

By Jamie Rosen

From Mexico City to Istanbul, cash in when you live on the edge of the North American airline zone. Here's how to get the most from your air miles. More >>
 

Driving in Mexico, Part 3: What kind of car?

By Aran Shetterly

Is your car recognized by the Verificentro's database? Here's how to check, and what to do if it isn't. More >>
 

Staying in touch: Undercover caller

By Jamie Rosen

Where are you calling from? VOIP lets you sound close when you're far away. More >>
 

Celsius to Fahrenheit and Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion

By Insidemex.com

Ever wonder what temperature it was outside? Or how to use the oven in Celsius? No you can figure it out yourself. More >>
 

Multimedia

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"¡Ayúdame!" Filing your taxes for the United States while living abroad

Produced By Shauna Leff

Did you know if you are a US citizen living abroad, you have extra time to file your taxes? Tune into the conversation Inside México had with accountants, Adriana Bautista and Lee Purcell in order to help you make more informed and smart decisions regarding your taxes while living abroad. More >>
Fernando Poo Céspedes

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"¡Ayúdame!" Applying for a Mexican Visa (FM3 or FM2)

Produced By Shauna Leff

Still not sure what the difference is between an FM3 and a FM2? What's the best visa for you and what are the restrictions that go with it? Applying for your visa can be a headache. Listen to the conversation Inside México had with immigration lawyer, Fernando Poo Céspedes to learn what forms you need to have, where you need to go and all the other little logistics that goes into the visa process. 

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Oscar Alcántara

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"¡Ayudame!" Dealing with your Mexican taxes

Produced By Shauna Leff

Not sure how to go about registering for a tax ID number and/or filing your taxes in Mexico? Having to file taxes in Mexico on a monthly basis can be time consuming and complicated. Tune into the conversation Inside México had with Mexican accountant, Oscar Alcántara to learn all the ins & outs of the Mexican tax system. More >>