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…
US CEO Labels H-1B Visa a Scam, Says Indians Overestimate Tech Value
James Fishback calls the H-1B program a scam that exploits foreign workers and sidelines American graduates. Critics cite…
Alleged Canadian immigration consultant linked to Corvette fraud
A Toronto immigration consultant faces fraud accusations after clients—mostly from India—report paying thousands and receiving forged documents. Authorities…
54 Indians Deported from the US Via Donkey Route; Haryana Leads
Fifty-four Indians, mostly from Haryana and aged 25–40, were deported from the U.S. after using the risky donkey…
U.S. Tax Implications of Selling Indian Real Estate
Selling property in India triggers Indian capital gains rules (24-month threshold with indexation) and U.S. taxation in USD…
Tax Guide for H-1B Returnees: U.S. and India Tax Implications
Returning H-1B professionals must manage U.S. and Indian tax rules: watch 182-day residency in India, potential U.S. dual-status…
U.S.–India Tax Residency Cheat Sheet: Rules, Dual Residency and Tie-Breakers
India’s 2025 rules narrow deemed residency and exempt some NRIs from the 60‑day test while the U.S. Substantial…
PFIC Rules for Indian Mutual Funds in the U.S.: Form 8621 Essentials
Most India‑domiciled mutual funds and pooled products are PFICs for U.S. taxpayers, causing punitive tax treatment and annual…
NRE and NRO Interest for U.S. Taxpayers: IRS Rules & FTC
Report Indian NRE and NRO interest on your U.S. tax return because the IRS taxes worldwide income. Claim…
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…
Understanding U.S. Expatriation Tax for Green Card Surrender in India
Renouncing U.S. residence can trigger the Expatriation Tax if you meet Covered Expatriate tests: $2 million net worth,…
Can Non-U.S. Families Claim the Child Tax Credit with H-1B or F-1 Visas?
The 2026 Child Tax Credit requires SSNs for both child and parent. Families with ITINs should use the…
State Tax Residency After Leaving on H-1B Visas Guide
Leaving the U.S. does not always end state tax residency. Learn how H-1B workers can avoid being taxed…
U.S. Tax Rules for Indian Retirement Accounts: EPF, PPF, NPS
EPF, PPF, and NPS growth is taxable for U.S. tax residents despite Indian exemptions. File FBAR if foreign…