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
Does the New Excise Tax Under OBBB Trigger FBAR for H-1B Holders?
A new 1% excise tax on electronic remittances begins in 2026 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. FBAR rules stay the same: filing is required only if foreign accounts…
Will Dual‑Income H‑1B Couples Lose Education Credit Eligibility Under OBBBA?
H-1B couples holding valid SSNs can claim education credits under the OBBBA in 2025. The Act retains AOTC…
Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Require SSNs for Child Tax Credit Eligibility?
The OBBBA increases the Child Tax Credit but requires both parents to have work-eligible Social Security Numbers if…
Impact of OBBB Act’s $40,000 SALT Cap Increase on H-1B Families in CA, NY, TX
From 2025, the OBBB Act increases SALT deductions to $40,000, providing federal tax relief for H-1B families in…
Will Green Card Holders Share Remittance Tax Rules with H-1B Visa Holders Under OBBB?
Starting January 2026, a remittance tax of 3.5%-5% applies to H-1B visa and green card holders sending money…
Annual Remittance Tax Cost Difference for Single vs Dual-Income H-1B Households Under OBBBA
From December 31, 2025, a 1% excise tax on remittances impacts nonresident H-1B visa holders, doubling costs for…
Could Remittance Excise Tax Drive H‑1B Families to Use Crypto or Informal Methods?
OBBB’s 1% remittance tax targets money transfers abroad starting 2026, impacting H-1B families who might face higher costs…
Impact of New Remittance Excise Tax on H‑1B Families Sending Money Home
Starting January 2026, a 1% federal tax applies on cash remittances sent abroad, impacting H-1B families. The tax…
Does the 1% Remittance Tax Affect Cash and Electronic Transfers for H-1B Holders?
Starting December 31, 2025, H-1B visa holders sending money abroad via cash, money orders, or informal methods face…
Can H-1B Spouses Filing Jointly Claim Student Loan Interest Deductions Post-OBB Act?
H-1B visa holders maintain eligibility to deduct $2,500 in student loan interest when filing jointly. The One Big…