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Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2017, 4:31 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,312
Posted By eg76

Re: Elementary Schools.....

Wasn't expecting much, but was at least expecting something/anything! Only science that seems to be taught is about biomes (?!).

They only have a form teacher, so no specialists which might be...
Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2017, 3:59 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,312
Posted By eg76

Elementary Schools.....

Ok.... so we have been here since July and in the School system since August. I am trying to work out whether the schools are kids are in is a) the norm and we should not worry about it, or b) a crap...
Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2017, 3:26 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,344
Posted By eg76

Re: IAS lease deal

We avoided IAS - just thought the markup was a complete rip off.

VW will do expat deals on leases in California as will some other companies. Mazda gave us a reasonable deal without too much...
Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2017, 3:14 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,878
Posted By eg76

Re: Moving to West LA - best Private elementary schools?

Hi - We moved to LA in the summer and have our kids in Private Schools (3, 8 & 10 yr olds), although not in West LA (We are in Pasadena). Very happy to share our experiences with you if you wanted to...
Forum: USA
May 2nd 2017, 2:14 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By eg76

Re: Expat Mortgages

We haven't moved yet.
Forum: USA
May 2nd 2017, 2:01 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By eg76

Expat Mortgages

Currently in the process of moving to the US from the UK. We have a (mortgaged) UK property and are looking to take some capital out of it to use as a deposit to buy in the US.

Does anyone have...
Forum: USA
Jan 30th 2017, 4:33 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,767
Posted By eg76

Re: Use of 'Expat' Car Companies when relocating.....

We have family in California who have enquired from local dealers how much certain cars would be. I have then asked IAS to price up similar cars and their prices are 40% - 50% higher.

I...
Forum: USA
Jan 30th 2017, 3:25 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,767
Posted By eg76

Re: Use of 'Expat' Car Companies when relocating.....

Sorry - to clarify.

We are finding that although employed we have no credit history, therefore are unable to get lease/finance deals direct from car dealerships. The alternative we have been...
Forum: USA
Jan 30th 2017, 2:57 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,767
Posted By eg76

Use of 'Expat' Car Companies when relocating.....

Hi all, we are in the process of relocating to Los Angeles and have been put in touch with International Auto Source by new Employer in US to sort out cars. Having spoken to them, their prices are...
Forum: USA
Sep 23rd 2016, 12:43 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,310
Posted By eg76

Re: New Car Discounts...

Thanks all. Will bear that in mind. Should be fun.

One more quick question. What are your thoughts on Leasing as opposed to Buying? Are there better (or worse) deals to be had here?
Forum: USA
Sep 22nd 2016, 8:40 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,310
Posted By eg76

Re: New Car Discounts...

Good to know. Will look into it....
Forum: USA
Sep 22nd 2016, 8:39 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,310
Posted By eg76

Re: New Car Discounts...

Have a Costco membership - not a bad idea. Still love a good haggle though!
Forum: USA
Sep 21st 2016, 3:39 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,310
Posted By eg76

Re: New Car Discounts...

Thanks all. Always been a happy haggler. Should be fun.
Forum: USA
Sep 21st 2016, 2:35 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,310
Posted By eg76

New Car Discounts...

Ok, next on check list for things to buy in California is a couple of cars. Does anyone know how flexible prices are on new cars? I know that here in the UK there is usually a fair amount of wiggle...
Forum: USA
Sep 21st 2016, 2:21 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 12,003
Posted By eg76

Re: No idea where to start - moving from UK to coastal California

Don't panic. We are in a similar situation. Have 3 children and are currently in the process of relocating. Our children are 2,7 & 9 and similarly we love our school and current living situation in...
Forum: USA
Sep 21st 2016, 1:51 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,137
Posted By eg76

Re: Paid in the UK, living in the US.

So best bet would be to pay primary tax in California, not UK?
Forum: USA
Sep 21st 2016, 1:50 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,137
Posted By eg76

Re: Paid in the UK, living in the US.

Ok - quick question, as I have heard this from a different source. Do you know whether California will look to apply corporation tax to the entire business if I am resident there (even if no business...
Forum: USA
Sep 20th 2016, 12:43 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 13,222
Posted By eg76

Re: Urgent question about wife who bailed out

Quite interested to know if she came back.....
Forum: USA
Sep 20th 2016, 12:42 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,137
Posted By eg76

Re: Paid in the UK, living in the US.

When you say CA does not recognise the US/UK tax treaty, I assume that means they will want to tax my UK Dividend income, but will leave the PAYE side alone (if within thresholds...)?
Forum: USA
Sep 20th 2016, 11:05 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By eg76

Re: Travelling back to the UK as a new family

I am British and my wife is American. We always go through the UK Passports line. Never had anyone question it thus far (12 years of travelling back and forth.....). Always been told that families...
Forum: USA
Sep 20th 2016, 11:01 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,137
Posted By eg76

Re: Paid in the UK, living in the US.

All - thanks for the posts. To clarify a couple of things. My wife is American, so I am currently applying for a Green Card under I-130.

I currently run and part own a company in the UK (with...
Forum: USA
Sep 19th 2016, 4:27 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,137
Posted By eg76

Re: Paid in the UK, living in the US.

Aware that there will be some tax liability, but what about double taxation rules (taxed in the UK, therefore not liable in the US)? Conscious that I do not want to open the whole company accounts,...
Forum: USA
Sep 19th 2016, 4:14 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,137
Posted By eg76

Paid in the UK, living in the US.

Slightly complicated tax question, but in the planning stages of a move to California in 2017.

I am currently part owner in a UK based company that conducts all of its business here in the UK. I...
Forum: USA
Aug 24th 2016, 9:11 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,564
Posted By eg76

Re: Relocating with young Family to LA - Schools, Houses and Areas!

Understand the anxiety! So my Uncle in Law lives in Moor Park and although nice, I did find it a little sterile and slightly Truman Showesque... but I guess you can't really get away from that in the...
Forum: USA
Aug 24th 2016, 9:01 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,564
Posted By eg76

Re: Relocating with young Family to LA - Schools, Houses and Areas!

That's really interesting what you say about Private Schools. We have our kids in Private School in the UK and we love it, but are sacrificing other things to put our kids through. We are only...
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