Housing
Practical advice for finding accommodation as a newcomer, understanding local rental markets, and securing housing without local credit history.
State Residency Pitfalls for Indian-Origin Returnees from the U.S.
States such as California, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia can tax returnees if U.S. ties remain. Terminate leases, surrender licenses, update addresses, document India residence, and file part-year returns…
Asylum seekers to be housed at Crowborough, East Sussex military site
The government will convert Crowborough Training Camp and Cameron Barracks to house about 900 asylum seekers by the…
Defence minister admits army barracks housing may cost more than hotels
The government will house about 900 male asylum seekers in two military sites by late November 2025, adding…
FEIE vs FTC for H-1B and F-1 Income from India: Guidance
FEIE (Form 2555) excludes eligible wages earned abroad up to $130,000 (2025) if time tests are met; FTC…
FBAR vs FATCA for NRIs: Key Rules, Thresholds, and Penalties (2025)
NRIs must check FBAR (>$10,000 aggregate foreign accounts) and FATCA (Form 8938 for broader assets with varying thresholds).…
Rental Income Tax for H-1B/GC with Indian Property: Dual Filing
U.S. residents with rental property in India must file Indian returns when due, report the rent on U.S.…
NRIs Owning Indian Property While in the U.S.: Tax Rules
Simply owning Indian property does not trigger U.S. taxes if there’s no rent or sale. Reporting obligations focus…
NRI Builds India Home for Parents: No U.S. Tax or Filing
An NRI-owned home in India used rent-free by parents generally creates no U.S. tax or property reporting. The…
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Housing Policy Mirrors a History of Xenophobia
A 2019 HUD proposal to verify immigration status for all household members threatened to evict 25,000 families and…
Green Card Holders with Indian Rentals: Key U.S. and India Tax Traps to Avoid
U.S. Green Card holders must report Indian rental income on Form 1040 and claim Foreign Tax Credit on…