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.
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India–UAE DTAA 2025: NRIs, Remittances, and Tax Rules Explained

The India–UAE DTAA protects UAE-based Indians from double taxation if they remain non-resident in India (under 182 days)…

India–Singapore DTAA: Capital Gains, Residency, NRI Startup Reliefs

The 2025 India–Singapore DTAA upholds post-2019 rules: most capital gains from Indian shares held by Singapore residents are…

India–U.S. DTAA: A Comprehensive Guide with Case Studies and Credits

The India–U.S. DTAA (effective 1991–92) prevents double taxation using the credit method, caps source rates (dividends 15%; interest/royalties…

India–Latin America Tax and Visa Cooperation 2025: New Frontiers

India expanded DTAA-based cooperation across Latin America in 2025, with Brazil central to reduced withholding, academic exemptions, and…

Article 20: Indian Students’ Scholarships Exempt From Australian Tax

Under Article 20 of the India–Australia DTAA, foreign-sourced scholarships and training allowances paid from India are typically exempt…

Navigating India–Japan DTAA and SSA: Tax Reliefs for Tech Pros

The India–Japan DTAA and SSA protect cross-border Indian workers and students from double taxation and duplicate pension contributions.…

DTAA and SSA Benefits for Indians Working in Germany: Tax & Pensions

India–Germany DTAA and SSA protect Indian workers and students from double taxation and double pension payments. Key features:…

SSA Between India and Canada: Pension Protection and Totalisation

Effective August 1, 2015, the India–Canada SSA prevents double pension contributions for assignments up to 60 months, allows…

Understanding the India–U.S.–Canada Tax Triangle for NRIs (2025)

In 2025 many NRIs who split time between India, the U.S., and Canada face double-tax exposure. Treaties offer…

Digital Entry Under VWP: ESTA Enables 90-Day Travel Without Visas

U.S. border processing is shifting to digital ESTA authorizations tied to e-passport chips for 42 VWP countries. ESTA…

Supreme Court Weighs IEEPA Tariffs and Presidential Trade Power Limits

In November 2025 the Supreme Court reviewed whether Trump lawfully used IEEPA to impose long‑term tariffs of 10%–25%,…

India’s DTAAs Prevent Double Taxation for Students in Canada, U.S.

India–Canada, India–U.S., and U.S.–Canada tax treaties coordinate taxing rights for Indian graduates moving from Canadian study to U.S.…

Understanding Exit Tax for Canada and the U.S. When You Leave

Exit Tax treats unrealized gains as taxable on departure. Canada requires T1161, T1243 and T1 Departure Return; the…

No Double Treaty Relief: Rules, Penalties, and How to Correct

DTAAs allow one treaty benefit per income item based on residency; claiming the same credit in two countries…

India–Canada DTAA and SSA Guide for NRIs: Taxes, Pensions 2025

India–Canada DTAA and SSA protect over 1.1 million cross‑border residents from double taxation and duplicate pension contributions. DTAA…