DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions Beginning Oct 30, 2025
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS will generally end automatic extensions for EAD renewals filed on or after that…
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…
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…
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,…
Foreign Trust Rules for Indian Family Gifts to U.S. Beneficiaries
Trusts formed and administered in India with U.S. beneficiaries are foreign trusts for U.S. tax purposes. Trustees must…
U.S. Taxation of Indian Crypto: Cross-Border Implications and Reports
U.S. tax rules classify crypto as property, requiring U.S. citizens in India to report disposals and rewards in…
Do Visiting Parents on a B-2 Visa Owe U.S. Taxes? Explained
B-2 visiting parents with no U.S.-source income typically do not file U.S. taxes. Paid work or U.S. income…
U.S. Tax Implications for Indian Startup Equity Abroad
India’s Clause 72(6) allows NRIs to compute unlisted-share capital gains in the original foreign currency, reducing rupee-related Indian…
Federal vs State Taxes for NRIs with Multi-State U.S. Exposure
Remote work and mid-year moves create multi-state tax risk for NRIs, Green Card holders and H‑1B workers. Federal…
Dual-Country Residency for H-1B Professionals: U.S. & India Tax Plan
H-1B professionals returning to India should evaluate the U.S. Substantial Presence Test and India’s residency rules to avoid…
USCIS Requires Electronic Payments for Paper-Filed Immigration Forms
USCIS mandates electronic payments for paper filings from Oct. 28, 2025. Use Form G-1450 for card charges or…
Dual Taxation of Indian Startup Shares for US-Relocated Founders
Founders who relocate to the U.S. face taxation in both countries: India taxes unlisted share gains (12.5% LTCG…
Taxation of U.S. Stock Compensation While Living in India
Returnees with U.S. RSUs or ESPP may owe tax in both the U.S. and India when vest/purchase or…
U.S. Gift and Inheritance Planning for Indian Assets: Practical Rules
As cross-border gifts and inheritances rise, Indian-U.S. families face closer scrutiny. File Form 709 for gifts above $18,000…