Sai Sankar

Sai Sankar

Sai Sankar is a law postgraduate with over 30 years of extensive experience in various domains of taxation, including direct and indirect taxes. With a rich background spanning consultancy, litigation, and policy interpretation, he brings depth and clarity to complex legal matters. Now a contributing writer for Visa Verge, Sai Sankar leverages his legal acumen to simplify immigration and tax-related issues for a global audience.
239 Articles

How to Calculate Taxable Social Security Benefits Using Provisional Income

For 2025, Social Security benefits taxation rules remain unchanged, with thresholds fixed since 1993. Taxable amounts depend on…

New USCIS Rules for Green Card Holders Effective May 2025

Effective 2025, Green Card renewals require the Form I-90 edition 01/20/25, and medical form I-693 must be current.…

Understanding the SECURE Act’s 10-Year Rule for Inherited IRAs After 2019

Inherited IRAs after December 31, 2019, require most beneficiaries to withdraw funds within 10 years. Eligible designated beneficiaries…

Inherited IRA Rules for Pre-2020 Deaths Under Pre-SECURE Act

Pre-2020 inherited IRAs follow stretch IRA rules, letting beneficiaries use life expectancy for RMDs and sometimes the Five-year…

Understanding Inherited IRA Distributions and Tax Implications at Death

Inherited IRA rules changed under the SECURE Acts, requiring most beneficiaries to empty accounts within 10 years. Annual…

Understanding Prohibited Transactions Between Plans and Disqualified Persons

As of 2025, IRS and DOL increased enforcement on prohibited retirement plan transactions. Immigrants and fiduciaries must avoid…

Understanding Distributions of Employer Securities and NUA Tax Benefits

As of July 2025, NUA rules enable tax-deferral benefits for employer securities in qualified plans only through lump-sum…

Understanding Qualified Health Savings Account Funding Distribution Rules

IRS rules for qualified HSA funding distributions in 2025-2026 raise limits and enforce a strict 12-month eligibility test.…

Top 10 Best Student Cities Worldwide for 2026 Revealed

Seoul and Tokyo lead the QS Best Student Cities 2026 ranking. Study eligibility requires university acceptance, visa approval,…

Elite U.S. Education and Indian Changemakers Transforming Global Leadership

Indian students are a vital presence in American universities, producing leaders across business, technology, and politics. Harvard and…

Harvard Faces Immigration Crisis Amid Indian Student Visa Revocation

US Homeland Security’s 2025 revocation of Harvard’s certification risks thousands of international students’ F-1 visas, especially Indians. Indian-origin…

How to Work Remotely in New Zealand on a Visitor Visa for ₹22,000

New Zealand's updated Visitor Visa allows remote work for overseas employers during up to six-month tourism visits. Local…

Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions and SECURE 2.0 Updates

Recent SECURE 2.0 changes lift annual IRA charitable gifting limits and add split-interest gift options. QCDs still require…

How Much Nike Pays U.S. Software Engineers According to H-1B Data

Nike supports foreign software engineers with competitive pay and reliable H 1B visa sponsorship, mostly in Oregon. Its…

Comprehensive Guide to India-USA DTAA and Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)

India and US taxpayers with cross-border income must comply with updated 2024-2025 DTAA procedures, including electronic filing of…