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
No Exemptions or Credits for H-1B Remittances in One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds a 3.5% tax on remittances by non-citizen immigrants, including H-1B holders, without exemptions for educational or medical support, increasing financial burdens and…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill’s Remittance Tax on H-1B Diaspora Transfers
Starting 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill enforces a 1% tax on U.S. remittances. India, Mexico, and the…
Will H‑1B Families Sponsoring Parents Face Higher Costs from New Remittance Tax?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act enforces a 1% tax on non-commercial remittance transfers by H-1B visa holders…
Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impose IRS Rules on Remittance for H-1B Holders
Starting fiscal 2026, a 3.5% excise tax applies to remittances sent abroad by non-U.S. citizens such as H-1B…
Will OBBBA’s Remittance Data Rule Increase IRS and ICE Scrutiny?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a 1% tax on remittances and requires detailed reporting to the…
Impact of SALT Cap Changes on High-Income H-1B Visa Holders’ Tax Brackets
The OBBB Act temporarily raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000, but phases it out for MAGI over…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act on H-1B Self-Employed Remittance Taxes
Starting January 1, 2026, non-U.S. citizens with H-1B visas who send money abroad must pay a 3.5% excise…
Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Remittance Tax Affect Income Tax Credits?
From 2026, a 1% excise tax applies to international transfers over $15 under the One Big Beautiful Bill.…
Does Underpaying Remittance Excise Tax Affect H-1B Visa Renewals or Sponsorship?
Beginning in 2026, a 3.5% remittance excise tax applies to non-U.S. citizens sending money abroad. H-1B visas and…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Medicaid Cuts on H‑1B Tax Credit Claims
OBBBA’s 2025 Medicaid and SNAP cuts increase costs and reduce benefits for H-1B families relying on refundable tax…