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New U.S. Citizenship Test Rules Spark Concerns Over Access
Beginning October 20, 2025, the civics test will have 20 oral questions with a 12-correct passing score and a 128-question…
New Law Closes British Citizenship Reinstatement Loophole After Appeal Process
The 2025 Act stops automatic reinstatement of British citizenship after an initial successful appeal, keeping deprivation in force until all…
IRS Audits for NRIs: Key Triggers and Compliance Tips
IRS scrutiny of Americans in India focuses on FBAR (>$10,000) and Form 8938 (higher asset thresholds). Missed filings, mismatched income,…
Tax Implications for Indian-Origin U.S. Persons Holding Gold Jewelry
U.S. persons selling Indian gold or jewelry must report gains on Schedule D; collectibles rules can tax long-term gains up…
Top Tax Mistakes U.S. Citizens in India Must Avoid
U.S. citizens in India must report worldwide income on Form 1040 and file FBAR if foreign accounts exceed $10,000; misuse…
Poland Proposes Four Citizenship Criteria, Including Eight-Year Residence
A draft under Poland’s Migration Strategy would require eight years of continuous residence, tax residency, a new twice-yearly citizenship test…
Portugal Golden Visa: Citizenship Timeline Extends to 10 Years
Portugal raised the residency requirement for most citizenship applicants from five to ten years, with a seven-year exception for CPLP…
Understanding U.S. Expatriation Tax for Green Card Surrender in India
Renouncing U.S. residence can trigger the Expatriation Tax if you meet Covered Expatriate tests: $2 million net worth, five-year average…