Returning to India: How to claim Employer Pensions and 401(k)
Returnees should claim EPF/EPS via EPFO and keep Certificate of Coverage if posted abroad. For 401(k)s, consider leaving…
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Essential records to keep for audits after leaving the United States
Keep complete tax files for at least three years after moving abroad, including Forms 1040, 2555, 8938, FBARs,…
Determining India Tax Residency After Return: NRI, RNOR, and ROR
Residency depends on days in India: 182+ days or 60+365 over prior four years makes you resident; otherwise…
Optimal Strategy for India Retirement Corpus After US Savings
Combine US retirement accounts with an India-focused corpus built via SIPs into diversified equities, step-up contributions, NPS, debt…
Estate Planning for Dual-Country Property: Key Legal and Tax Implications
Plan cross-border estates by mapping assets, choosing coordinated wills, and using trusts or holding companies to reduce probate.…
Handling Stock Options, RSUs, and ESPP When Exiting the U.S. on H-1B
Before leaving the U.S., H‑1B workers must review equity grant terms: unvested RSUs often forfeit, ISOs typically need…
US-India Tax Treaty: Implications for Avoiding Double Taxation
The US‑India treaty assigns taxing rights by income type and prevents double taxation via credits or exemptions. Residence…
Tax Implications and Reporting for Indian Residents with US Rentals
Indian residents must declare US rental income under Income from House Property while the US may withhold 30%…
Comprehensive ToR Duty-Free Items List and Required Documentation
Transfer of Residence allows duty-free import of used household goods for returning residents if items are proven used…