Hello. I'm new!

[Melody2359]

I am a young-looking, 59 year old, white, female from the USA. I was an RN, but retired at age 50. I presently live in Alabama, but have lived in Texas & also Ohio.

I have lots of questions, because I haven't been to BA, yet. (The closest I've been is Peru.) I'll start with just the following 3 questions.

What neighborhoods do you recommend for a 2 week stay? I'd like to be within walking distance of grocery stores, restaurants, & clothing shopping. This visit will be for a vacation, but also to begin to consider the possibility of moving to BA.

If a US citizen lives permanently in BA do they still pay the same amount in US federal taxes as if they lived in the US?

If a US citizen gives up their US citizenship do they pay $0 in US federal taxes?

I'd appreciate any info./advice you can provide.

 

[Eternalnewbie]

I think there are many people here who can answer your questions more accurately and with greater detail, but I'll offer some stuff.

I like any of the various Palermo barrios, and for a short term visit, I'd try one of the nice boutique hotels in Palermo Hollywood, near the Av. Santa Fe end (for access to public transportation).

I believe that if you live more than 350 days a year outside the US, you do not pay any tax at all on income less than (???) $75,000 US a year.

You do not have to give up US citizenship to avoid most US taxes. All you have to do is live outside the US most of the year. Giving up US citizenship for tax purposes alone may jump you from the frying pan into the fire, as the taxes in the country where you take new citizenship may likely be higher.

I may be wrong about all this.

 

[Ries]

I would go with one of the Palermos-
Hollywood is quieter and more residential, more houses, but less retail.
Soho is hopping, if you like nightlife and bars and boutiques and lots of activity.
Viejo is more authentic and upscale- lots of more old fashioned retail, as opposed to Nike and fancy boutiques.

but basically, anywhere within 10 blocks of Santa Fe, between Las Canitas and Callao, is going to give you a pretty safe, typical upper middle class view of BsAs, with easy access to the Subte and taxis and tons of restaurants, stores, museums, and street life.