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Green Card and OCI: U.S. Worldwide Tax Residency Explained

Holding an OCI does not end U.S. tax residency for Green Card holders. To stop U.S. worldwide taxation, one must…

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.…

ESPP and Stock Options: When Salary Becomes Capital Gains

Equity pay shifts tax character across stages: ESPP discounts and NSO bargain elements taxable as ordinary income at purchase/exercise; sales…

India–U.S. Tax Reporting: A Practical Guide to Avoid Double Taxation

Differences in residency rules and tax years can cause double taxation for Indians in the U.S. The DTAA lets taxpayers…

India–U.S. Tax Reporting: Avoiding Double Taxation and Documentation

Differing residency rules and fiscal years between India and the U.S. often create double‑taxation risks. Claiming foreign tax credits needs…

RSUs Vesting Across Borders: Tax Sourcing and Withholding Gaps

RSU vests after relocation create split sourcing: countries tax portions based on workdays between grant and vest. Withholding gaps occur…

New U.S. Visa Surcharges 2025–2026: Indians, Students & Workers

From Jan 1, 2026, a $250 Integrity Fee will be added to most non-immigrant visas; new H-1B petitions filed on…

DHS Ending EAD Extensions Oct 30, 2025: Which Visas Are Affected

Starting October 30, 2025, most automatic EAD extensions end. File renewals up to 180 days early to reduce work authorization…