Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
U.S. Tax Implications for Indian Gaming Earnings by Expat Citizens
U.S. taxpayers with India-linked gaming or NFT income must report worldwide income on Form 1040; India may tax India-sourced earnings and commonly withholds 30% TDS. Track token values, document taxes…
U.S. Tax Implications for Indian Startup Equity Abroad
India’s Clause 72(6) allows NRIs to compute unlisted-share capital gains in the original foreign currency, reducing rupee-related Indian…
Passport Seva 2.0 launches Oct 28 for UAE NRIs with e-passports
Passport Seva 2.0 begins issuing ICAO-compliant e-passports for UAE NRIs from October 28, 2025, using an RFID chip…
Reparative Spanish Citizenship for U.S. Citizens: Legal Implications
The Democratic Memory Law lets descendants reclaim Spanish nationality until October 2025, prompting strong interest in Puerto Rico.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…