NRI Transfers to Indian Parents: Gift Tax Rules and Residency Explained
NRIs gifting money to parents in India face no Indian tax due to relative exemptions. However, U.S. tax…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
Portugal Residency-Driven Investing for NRIs: Lifestyle, Mobility, and Tax Planning
Portugal offers NRIs a pathway to EU residency and citizenship through various investment and income-based visas. Key considerations…
Singapore for NRIs: Capital Preservation and Low-Tax Global Wealth
NRIs in the U.S. must report Singapore-sourced income and assets despite Singapore's territorial tax status. U.S. residency triggers…
Alaska State Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2026: No Tax
Alaska will have no state income tax in 2026, eliminating state-level brackets and withholdings. However, federal taxes still…
No Blanket Wire Ban on Public Assistance, Officials Clarify
The U.S. Treasury has implemented new anti-fraud reporting measures in Minnesota, specifically targeting Hennepin and Ramsey counties. International…
Sell or Hold Foreign Mutual Funds: A Practical Guide for Immigrants
Foreign mutual funds are classified as PFICs by the IRS, requiring complex annual reporting via Form 8621 for…
India Tax Ruling on Mauritius Investments Shakes Global Investor Confidence
India's Supreme Court has ruled that Tax Residency Certificates are no longer sufficient for treaty benefits if an…
Direct Foreign Stocks: Safer, Simpler U.S. Tax Path for Immigrants
The 2026 U.S. tax guide for immigrants clarifies the reporting differences between direct stocks and pooled investments. It…
PFIC Tax Traps for Immigrants and NRIs: Real Examples and Alternatives
Owning non-U.S. mutual funds as a U.S. tax resident creates significant reporting burdens under the PFIC regime. Shareholders…