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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…

FEIE vs FTC for H-1B and F-1 Income from India: Guidance

FEIE (Form 2555) excludes eligible wages earned abroad up to $130,000 (2025) if time tests are met; FTC (Form 1116)…

FBAR vs FATCA for NRIs: Key Rules, Thresholds, and Penalties (2025)

NRIs must check FBAR (>$10,000 aggregate foreign accounts) and FATCA (Form 8938 for broader assets with varying thresholds). Non-filing risks…

Rental Income Tax for H-1B/GC with Indian Property: Dual Filing

U.S. residents with rental property in India must file Indian returns when due, report the rent on U.S. Form 1040/Schedule…

NRIs Owning Indian Property While in the U.S.: Tax Rules

Simply owning Indian property does not trigger U.S. taxes if there’s no rent or sale. Reporting obligations focus on rental…

NRI Builds India Home for Parents: No U.S. Tax or Filing

An NRI-owned home in India used rent-free by parents generally creates no U.S. tax or property reporting. The main obligation…

Growing Right: Key Strategies for H-2A Compliance and Best Practices

For 2025, H-2A employers face stronger enforcement: pay the highest wage (AEWR), provide approved free housing, meals, transportation, and maintain…

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…