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Taxation of U.S. Stock Compensation While Living in India
Returnees with U.S. RSUs or ESPP may owe tax in both the U.S. and India when vest/purchase or sales straddle…
State Residency Pitfalls for Indian-Origin Returnees from the U.S.
States such as California, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia can tax returnees if U.S. ties remain. Terminate leases, surrender…
U.S. Gift and Inheritance Planning for Indian Assets: Practical Rules
As cross-border gifts and inheritances rise, Indian-U.S. families face closer scrutiny. File Form 709 for gifts above $18,000 (2025) and…
Rs 60 Lakh, Broken Dreams: Haryana Families Gripped by US Deportations
By October 2025, 50 of roughly 54 Indians deported from the U.S. came from Haryana, many aged 25–40, having paid…
VOA vs E-Visa for Indian Travellers: Which Works Best?
E-visas in 2025 increasingly reduce arrival uncertainty with online screening and payments. VOA suits last-minute travel but risks long queues.…
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,…
GILTI for India Founders: Navigating High-Tax Exemption and Filings
GILTI requires U.S. shareholders with ≥10% ownership in foreign corporations to report tested income yearly. India’s ~25% tax often allows…
Cross-Border Estate Tax: U.S. and India Reporting for Decedent’s Assets
Executors must include India assets in U.S. estate tax reporting and manage India capital gains, FBAR, Form 3520, and Form…