I have discovered that the 3/4 Ps in Italy have helped me cope with buying a house and upgrading to a liveable standard. They are Patience - Politeness - Plenty of Prosecco.
Another excellent entry, Cheryl, thank you. I loved the immigrant quote. I need to check out that Patchett book.
Also, what would have happened if you had taken a chance and let the moving van park in a ZTL without the day pass? How big of a ticket would it have been, and might it have been worth your while (versus all the schlepping) to chance it? See, this is how I look at things: forgiveness vs permission kind of thing.
Bigger question, do people establish residency 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 moving in, is that the order the cretini in the comune want you to do things? I know you were moving out, but people need moving vans for both scenarios, no?
Love! I roll my eyes a lot at the questions and comments in expat chats but you certainly have the experience to back it up. Thank you for all the examples. A very informative post! Am sharing it.
Cultivate patience, you say? And once it's been cultivated to an extent almost impossible to achieve for anyone other than Zen monks...what then? Stuff the anger? Shut out the disappointment? Cry? No. None of that. Laughing and raconteuring are the only solutions. (Says he awaiting the install of a new caldaia, ordered in October, the old one being bust. Perhaps La Bufana will bring it.)
Brackets range from 23-41%; plus there is a wealth tax of 0.2% (negligible) on investments (not sure exactly what’s included, but note that mutual funds are not; they’re taxed at the income tax rate, unfortunately). Medical and vet costs are deductible (including the annual fee for the national health service), among other things (see the link below). Each year you pay for the current year and part of the upcoming one, in 2 installments. This site can help; Bolla is a very reputable firm. https://accountingbolla.com/calculators/income-tax/#gref
Great article, love it. One question, please except this as an honest question, not trying to be devils advocate. Does your cost of living comparison include the difference, if there are any, in taxes?
I certainly agree with your, painting with broad strokes comments.
I have discovered that the 3/4 Ps in Italy have helped me cope with buying a house and upgrading to a liveable standard. They are Patience - Politeness - Plenty of Prosecco.
Another excellent entry, Cheryl, thank you. I loved the immigrant quote. I need to check out that Patchett book.
Also, what would have happened if you had taken a chance and let the moving van park in a ZTL without the day pass? How big of a ticket would it have been, and might it have been worth your while (versus all the schlepping) to chance it? See, this is how I look at things: forgiveness vs permission kind of thing.
Bigger question, do people establish residency 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 moving in, is that the order the cretini in the comune want you to do things? I know you were moving out, but people need moving vans for both scenarios, no?
Thank you so much!!
Love! I roll my eyes a lot at the questions and comments in expat chats but you certainly have the experience to back it up. Thank you for all the examples. A very informative post! Am sharing it.
Cultivate patience, you say? And once it's been cultivated to an extent almost impossible to achieve for anyone other than Zen monks...what then? Stuff the anger? Shut out the disappointment? Cry? No. None of that. Laughing and raconteuring are the only solutions. (Says he awaiting the install of a new caldaia, ordered in October, the old one being bust. Perhaps La Bufana will bring it.)
Love what you wrote about "many truths" in Italy — it is something that is not fully appreciated or grasped by many.
Thanks for another great read! Just now catching up on all your postings. Loving them!
ah, there is no nirvana. every place is nirvana....until it is not.
thx as always for such insights, wisdom and wonderful writing, cheryl.
Brackets range from 23-41%; plus there is a wealth tax of 0.2% (negligible) on investments (not sure exactly what’s included, but note that mutual funds are not; they’re taxed at the income tax rate, unfortunately). Medical and vet costs are deductible (including the annual fee for the national health service), among other things (see the link below). Each year you pay for the current year and part of the upcoming one, in 2 installments. This site can help; Bolla is a very reputable firm. https://accountingbolla.com/calculators/income-tax/#gref
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Great article, love it. One question, please except this as an honest question, not trying to be devils advocate. Does your cost of living comparison include the difference, if there are any, in taxes?
I certainly agree with your, painting with broad strokes comments.