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…
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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…
Returning Residents: Legal, Financial Steps to Buy Property in India
Returning Indians must meet a 182-day plus intent test to be treated as residents for property purchases. PAN…
Liquidating US Investments Before Returning: Key Cross-Border Taxes
Timing sales around non-resident alien status can avoid U.S. capital gains tax on many securities, but brokers, mutual…
Sell Your US Property Before Leaving vs Remote Rental Management
Before moving abroad, weigh selling for immediate cash and preserving the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion against renting for income and…
What Are India’s Gold and Jewelry Import Rules for Returning Citizens
Customs rules let men bring 20 g and women 40 g of personal gold jewelry duty-free. Indians abroad…
Optimal Strategy for Closing U.S. Bank Accounts Without Hurting Credit
To close bank accounts safely, open a new account first, move automatic payments and deposits, pay outstanding fees,…