Sai Sankar
Is the U.S. MD Degree Equivalent to India’s MBBS Degree?
Indian MBBS is a 5.5-year undergraduate program post-high school; US MD requires 8+ years including undergrad and residency.…
Study Medicine in the USA: Top 10 Medical Schools and Rankings
Top U.S. medical schools in 2025 require high MCAT scores and U.S./Canadian coursework. NYU offers a tuition-free MD…
Understanding Non-Business Bad Debt Deduction Requirements
Non business bad debts qualify for deductions only if totally worthless with proper proof of a legal loan…
How to Calculate Gain or Loss on Sale of Property in 2025
Homeowners selling their main home can exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 joint) in capital gains if they meet…
Understanding Depreciation: Types of Property and Cost Recovery Methods
Depreciation lets U.S. business owners and immigrants deduct costs of tangible property used for income over years. Capital…
U.S. Restores 12-Month Interview Waiver for Most B1/B2 Renewals Sept 2025
From September 2025, only B1/B2 visa renewals within 12 months expire qualify for interview waivers. H1B and F1…
Visa Delays Jeopardize Fall 2025 Plans for Thousands of Indian Students
F-1 visa approvals for Indian students dropped sharply in 2025 due to appointment freezes, new social media rules,…
H-1B Visa Holder’s Promotion to Electrical Engineer Risks Legal Status
USCIS now enforces stricter rules on H 1B visa promotions. Employers must file amendments for significant job changes…
Understanding Like-Kind Exchanges of Real Property Under Section 1031
Section 1031 updates in 2025 expand property eligibility, add a $5 million gain deferral limit, and tighten IRS…
Loss Deduction Rules for Property Sales Between Related Parties
Under IRS rules, losses on property sales between related parties like family members are nondeductible. Taxpayers must identify…
Understanding Installment Sales in Property Disposition and Tax Reporting
Immigrants selling property in the U.S. must understand installment sales, adjusted basis, and depreciation recapture. Proper documentation and…
Disposition or Sale of Property in Involuntary Conversion Cases
Involuntary conversion is a property loss event treated as a sale by the IRS with special tax relief…
Tax Treatment for Worthless Securities and Property Disposition
Taxpayers owning stocks or bonds that become completely worthless can claim a loss using IRS Form 8949 and…
How to Calculate Depreciation When Property Changes to Business or Rental Use
Owners converting personal property to business or rental use must follow IRS rules. Depreciation basis equals the lower…
Tax Basis Rules for Property Transferred Between Spouses or Incident to Divorce
Transfers between spouses or heirs follow specific tax rules, often avoiding immediate tax. Inherited property usually receives a…