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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…
Tax Checklist for Indian Remote Workers Employed by U.S. Companies
Services physically performed in India by non-U.S. tax residents are usually taxable only in India. Use contracts, location logs, and…
Tax Checklist for F-1/OPT Students with Indian Bank Accounts
F-1 students usually remain nonresident aliens for five years and must file Form 8843; earning U.S. income requires Form 1040-NR.…
Cross-Border Gift and Inheritance Planning for U.S. Indian Assets
As 2025 U.S. gift thresholds approach, Indian-origin families must coordinate U.S. donor-based gift rules with India’s capital gains treatment, which…
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…
When Indian Tax Exceeds U.S. Tax: Maximize FTC Benefits
If India tax on the same income is higher than U.S. tax, taxpayers can claim the Foreign Tax Credit on…