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Gifting to India: FEMA Rules, LRS, and Tax Implications for NRIs
NRIs sending gifts to India must follow FEMA and tax rules: gifts over ₹50,000 from non‑relatives are taxable; LRS permits…
US Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: Implications for Indian Expats
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends most automatic EAD extensions, reversing the 540-day pandemic-era policy. Affected workers should file up…
Cross-Border Family Finances: Tax Realities for India-U.S. Transfers
Cross-border gifts and support between India and the U.S. can trigger RBI LRS limits, Form 15CA/15CB, 20% TCS, and U.S.…
E-Visa Beats VOA for Indian Travelers: Planning and Certainty 2025
E-visas offer pre-approval, fixed fees, and faster processing—reducing refusals and queues—while visa-on-arrival fits spontaneous travel but risks delays and variable…
UK Emerges as Fastest Remittance Source for India with Low Fees
The UK’s remittance share to India rose to 10.8% in FY 2023-24 on growing Indian student and professional communities and…
U.S. Taxes for Remote India Work: Guide for H-1B, F-1, GC
Working from India for U.S. employers can trigger U.S. and Indian tax obligations. U.S. residents/citizens must file Form 1040; India…
U.S. Taxpayer with Indian Assets: Estate Tax and FBAR Rules
Indian accounts, real estate and shares are included in the U.S. gross estate for deceased U.S. citizens and residents. Executors…
Top 7 U.S. Tax Mistakes OCI Cardholders Must Avoid (2025)
OCI status does not alter U.S. tax obligations: U.S. citizens must report worldwide income, disclose foreign accounts (FBAR, FATCA), use…