Taxes
Tax filing requirements for immigrants, visa holders, expats, and NRIs. Covers 2026 brackets, treaty benefits, FBAR and FATCA compliance, ITIN applications, and state tax obligations for non-residents.
Top questions about Taxes
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat is the main U.S. federal filing deadline for India-to-U.S. movers in 2026 tax year?
April 15, 2027 is the main U.S. federal filing deadline for many India-to-U.S. movers reporting both Indian and U.S. income for tax year 2026.
Read: RNOR vs ROR in India: Navigating DTAA in Mid-Year MigrationWhat are the implications of not updating tax residency for Indian citizens moving to Canada or the U.S. in 2025?
People who keep old statuses can be treated as full residents in two places at the same time, leading to dual taxation until they correct their records.
Read: Indian Tax Residency 2025: 182/60-Day Rules and Update ImplicationsHow does tax residency status affect H-1B visa holders for the 2025 tax year?
H-1B visa holders may be resident aliens, nonresident aliens, or dual-status filers based on their days of presence in the United States during 2025 and prior years, which impacts how they file taxes and what income is taxable.
Read: H-1B Visa Holders Face Substantial Presence Test in 2026. When Are They Resident Aliens?How does this affect U.S. immigration and tax filings for NRIs?
U.S. tax residents with India activity like property or frequent cash movements may need to report these assets under IRS rules, including FBAR and Form 8938 filings.
Read: Union Budget 2026-27 Sets 30% Tax Rate on Unexplained Income in Cash Credits and InvestmentsWhat should NRIs do to comply with tax residency rules for FY 2025-26?
NRIs must document their entry/exit dates to determine 182-day residency under Section 6 and report and pay tax on Indian-sourced income accordingly.
Read: NRI Tax Residency 2025-26: 120-Day Rule and Deemed Residency
QBI Deduction: W-2 Wages, UBIA, and Per-Business Limits
QBI offers up to a 20% deduction for pass-through income but is capped by the greater of 50% of W-2 wages or 25% of wages plus 2.5% UBIA. Phase-in thresholds…
UBIA Defined: Unadjusted Basis After Acquisition for Qualified Property
UBIA is the original cost at placed-in-service and is not reduced by depreciation. Qualified property must be used…
W-2 Wages: Elective Deferrals, QBI UBIA, and Statutory Employees
IRS 2025 W-2 updates clarify W-2 wage composition, include elective deferrals in Box 1/12, and exclude properly marked…
199A: Negative REIT/PTP Amount Yields Zero Deduction, Carryforward
OBBBA permanently preserves the 20% Section 199A deduction for qualified REIT dividends and qualified PTP income. Negative combined…
SSTB Thresholds Under IRC 199A: 10% vs 5% Receipts
The 10% (≤ $25M) and 5% (> $25M) specified-service gross receipts thresholds remain effective for 2025; exceeding the…
Publicly Traded Partnerships: Qualified Income Rules and 2025 Updates
2025 rules expand PTP qualifying income to include select low-carbon sectors for post-2025 tax years and impose TD…
QBI Deduction 199A: Permanent, 23% Rate Beginning 2026
OBBBA (2025) permanently extends Section 199A, raising the QBI deduction from 20% to 23% for 2026 onward, adds…
REITs and Section 199A Qualified Dividends: Tax Implications
The 20% Section 199A deduction applies to qualified REIT dividends through 2025 but requires holding shares more than…
Understanding QBI Deduction: Eligibility, SSTBs, and 2025 Thresholds
QBI remains permanent for 2025: eligible pass-through owners can deduct up to 20% of qualified business income. 2025…
Understanding Qualified Business Loss Carryovers Under Section 199A
Section 199A remains permanent; qualified business losses carry forward to reduce future QBI. OBBBA raises the deduction to…