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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) credits foreign taxes on earned and passive India income and…
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).…
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.…
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…
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…
U.S. Tax Implications of Selling Indian Real Estate
Selling property in India triggers Indian capital gains rules (24-month threshold with indexation) and U.S. taxation in USD…
Tax Guide for H-1B Returnees: U.S. and India Tax Implications
Returning H-1B professionals must manage U.S. and Indian tax rules: watch 182-day residency in India, potential U.S. dual-status…
U.S.–India Tax Residency Cheat Sheet: Rules, Dual Residency and Tie-Breakers
India’s 2025 rules narrow deemed residency and exempt some NRIs from the 60‑day test while the U.S. Substantial…
PFIC Rules for Indian Mutual Funds in the U.S.: Form 8621 Essentials
Most India‑domiciled mutual funds and pooled products are PFICs for U.S. taxpayers, causing punitive tax treatment and annual…
NRE and NRO Interest for U.S. Taxpayers: IRS Rules & FTC
Report Indian NRE and NRO interest on your U.S. tax return because the IRS taxes worldwide income. Claim…