What Amazon’s Layoffs Mean for Global Mobility, Visas, and Talent
Amazon’s restructuring shrinking 14,000 corporate roles tightens visa-sponsored job supply, risking status for H-1B and OPT workers. Students…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
Foreign Trust Rules for Indian Family Gifts to U.S. Beneficiaries
Trusts formed and administered in India with U.S. beneficiaries are foreign trusts for U.S. tax purposes. Trustees must…
Green Card Holders From India: Report Worldwide Income
Receiving a U.S. Green Card makes OCI-holding parents U.S. tax residents required to report global income, file Form…
F-1 Tax Residency After Year 5: Indian Students’ Worldwide Income
After five calendar years, F-1 students begin counting U.S. days for the Substantial Presence Test on January 1…
U.S. Tax Rules for Indian Crypto Staking and NFTs (2025 Update)
IRS guidance (Nov 1, 2025) requires U.S. taxpayers of Indian origin to report staking rewards and NFT income.…
Best Tax Structure for Indian Freelancers Earning USD from U.S. Clients
If work is done in India, income is India-sourced and taxed in India. GST may be zero-rated for…
U.S. Social Security for Retirees in India: Eligibility and Tax
Citizens with 40 Social Security credits can keep benefits in India if SSA rules are met; Green Card…
Foreign-Spouse Tax Rules: MFJ, MFS, and HOH Essentials for U.S. Filers
When one spouse lives abroad, couples can file separately or elect to file jointly by treating the nonresident…
U.S. Taxation of Indian Crypto: Cross-Border Implications and Reports
U.S. tax rules classify crypto as property, requiring U.S. citizens in India to report disposals and rewards in…