<prompt> Human: Ive spent quite some time in the US, but only as a student or visiting professional from another country. In the next few months Ill be transferring to an American office of my company. I will most likely transfer to either NY or DC.Me and my spouse are generally smart about money. In our original country Brazil we spend way less than what we earn. We have a safety net in a savings account and a comfortable amount of money in investments. Since the Brazilian economy is so shit now the conversion rate doesnt help us. We intent on only converting the minimum to make moving to the US confortable and leave most of it in Brazil gaining interest until conversion rate is better.What are the basics I need to know and what questions should I ask RH at my new office? These are a few of the things Ive been thinking about. How much is taxed in my pay check? Does it change based on state or income? What are the different taxations? Is any of it negotiable? What are my benefits from the taxes? Do I get anything back? Such as when I do my taxes at thebeginning of the year? My spouse will be coming with me, but his work permit might take sometime to get through. Is it wise to put him as my dependent? Healthcare My company offers it, but I dont know the details. What should I ask? When I do a procedureconsultation, do I pay and then ask for the refund, or do I just have a document from my health provider and do it for free? Bank accounts What documents do I need to open a bank account in the US? What are the bestcheapest banks for checking accounts? Moving What documents do I need to rent an apartment probably in NYC or DC? Do I need an agent? A part from rentmonth, what other fees are there in renting an apartment?Thank you so much.  <response>: How much is taxed in my pay check?Does it change based on state or income?Yes and yes. Each state has different tax rates and as you earn more, you will pay a higher percentage in tax. What are the different taxations?Can you elaborate? Is any of it negotiable?No. What are my benefits from the taxes?What do you mean by this? Like welfare benefits? Do I get anything back? Such as when I do my taxes at thebeginning of the year?Yes and no. During the year taxes are withheld from your paycheck, however, people usually withhold poorly so the amount they have withheld doesnt align with their tax liability. At the beginning of the next year youll file your tax. If you had too much withheld, youll get a refund. If you dont have enough withheld, youll owe. My spouse will be coming with me, but his work permit might take sometime to get through. Is it wise to put him as my dependent?You cant put a spouse as a dependent. You file as married filing jointly, which is better anyway.HealthcareMy company offers it, but I dont know the details. What should I ask?You ask for the plan details. Most likely theyll offer multiple plans and you can pick the one thats best for your situation.When I do a procedureconsultation, do I pay and then ask for the refund, or do I just have a document from my health provider and do it for free?Free That made me laugh. Very very little is ever free with medical care in the US. Youll pay a co pay or coinsurance if youre in network and what youre getting is covered. If youre out of network or its not covered, you can end up paying a lot more.Bank accounts What documents do I need to open a bank account in the US?Not 100. Id think your passport and work visa should be fine.What are the bestcheapest banks for checking accounts?If youre paying for a bank account, youre doing it wrong. If you want a bank with physical locations, it depends on location.Moving What documents do I need to rent an apartment probably in NYC or DC?Since you wont have any credit score in the US, youre probably better off either subletting or finding a person, not a rental company to rent from. Youll need proof of income. Do I need an agent?No.A part from rentmonth, what other fees are there in renting an apartment?Typically firstlast months rent and a security deposit. 