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Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions and SECURE 2.0 Updates

Recent SECURE 2.0 changes lift annual IRA charitable gifting limits and add split-interest gift options. QCDs still require age 70½…

Comprehensive Guide to India-USA DTAA and Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)

India and US taxpayers with cross-border income must comply with updated 2024-2025 DTAA procedures, including electronic filing of Form 67…

2025 Capital Gains Tax Amendments in India and USA: Rates and Rules

India's 2025 capital gains tax updates include a higher 20% short-term equities rate and extended exemptions for sovereign funds. The…

Taxation and Basis Rules for IRAs, Pensions, and Annuities Explained

Know the rules for employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRAs, including eligibility for immigrants with valid SSN or ITIN. Use Forms…

Indian Students in US Face Deportation Risk and New Remittance Tax

New U.S. laws in 2025 raise deportation risk and impose a 1% remittance tax on Indian students. The OPT program…

Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Tax Filing for Indian F-1 Students

Indian F-1 students can claim major tax benefits under the U.S.–India Tax Treaty, including a $14,600 standard deduction and $5,000…

Can Indian F-1 Students Carry $100,000? Rules and Tax Implications

From April 2025, Indian F-1 students must comply with revised LRS rules: USD 250,000 limit, ₹10 lakh TCS threshold, mandatory…

Essential Pre-Departure and Travel Tips for F-1 Students to the U.S.

F-1 students must prepare key documents like the I-20 form and SEVIS receipt, book flights early using student platforms, navigate…