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 ResidencyMinnesota 2025 Income Tax: Four Brackets Stay; HF812 Not Enacted
For 2025 Minnesota keeps four tax brackets (5.35%–9.85%). HF 812’s zero-bracket proposal failed. Newcomers must confirm withholding, obtain an SSN or ITIN, track pay stubs, and file correctly to avoid…
Massachusetts 2025 Tax Update: 5% Flat Rate, 4% Surtax (>1.08M)
In 2025 Massachusetts taxes most income over $8,000 at 5%, with a 4% surtax on income above $1,083,150.…
Maryland 2025 Tax Overhaul: New Brackets, Surtaxes, and Local Caps
The 2025 Maryland tax overhaul raises the top income rate to 6.5%, creates a 2% capital gains surtax…
Louisiana’s 3% Flat Tax in 2025: What Residents Must Do
HB10 made Louisiana’s individual income tax a 3% flat rate for 2025 income. Employers used a 3.09% withholding…
Maine 2025 Tax Rates and 2026 Outlook: What Filers Need Now
For 2025, Maine keeps a three-tier income tax (5.8%–7.15%) with inflation-adjusted brackets. New residents must set residency, collect…
Kansas 2025 Tax Update: Two Brackets, 5.58% Top Rate
For 2024–2025 Kansas uses a two‑bracket tax with 5.2% and 5.58% rates, unchanged as of December 2025. Deductions…
Kentucky 2025 Tax: Flat 4% Rate, $3,270 Deduction, 2026 Reset
For 2025, Kentucky taxes income at a flat 4% with a $3,270 deduction. Starting Jan. 1, 2026 the…
Indiana’s 2025 Flat Tax: 3% Rate, Withholding, and Future Cuts
For 2025 Indiana uses a 3.00% flat tax, with lower scheduled rates in 2026–27 and updated withholding rules…
Iowa’s 3.8% Flat Tax for 2025: What Immigrants and Workers Must Know
Iowa’s flat 3.8% tax, effective Jan. 1, 2025, replaces brackets and requires payroll updates using the Dec. 13,…
Illinois Keeps 4.95% Flat Tax in 2025; Retirement Income Exempt
Illinois keeps a 4.95% flat tax for 2025 and exempts retirement income. Newcomers must secure SSNs/ITINs, track paystubs,…