Could OBBB Remittance Tax Push H-1B Families to Use Informal Transfers?
The OBBB remittance tax, effective late 2025, targets cross-border transfers over $15, affecting H-1B families and others. It…
Sai Sankar is a law postgraduate with over 30 years of experience across direct and indirect taxation, spanning consultancy, litigation, and policy interpretation. At VisaVerge.com he leads coverage of cross-border finance for immigrants and NRIs — U.S. and state income tax, IRS rules, tariffs and trade duties, foreign-asset reporting, gift and estate tax, and retirement accounts like IRAs and RMDs. Sai's legal acumen turns the tangled intersection of immigration and money into clear, actionable guidance for a global audience.
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