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
Double taxation relief for Americans moving to Sweden explained
Expatriates moving from the United States to Sweden must navigate complex tax rules, as both countries tax worldwide income. The US-Sweden Tax Treaty, Foreign Tax Credit, and FEIE can prevent…
Foreign Traveler Numbers to China Rise After New Visa Waivers
China’s new visa waivers and tax refund policies led to 26.94 million foreign visitors in 2024, with 75%…
Internal Revenue Service Lets ICE Access Taxpayer Data
The 2025 IRS-ICE agreement enables ICE to access ITIN-related tax records for enforcement, primarily targeting serious crimes. Advocates…
F-1 OPT job market hurdles lead Indian students to consider returning home
Indian students on F-1 OPT often return to India due to tight U.S. job markets, scarce H-1B visas,…
Moving to Japan? U.S. taxes still apply for citizens and green card holders
U.S. citizens and green card holders in Japan must file U.S. taxes yearly using Form 1040. Use Form…
Social Security benefits stay available for U.S. citizens living in Mexico
U.S. citizens and eligible Mexican nationals can collect Social Security benefits while living in Mexico. Payments can be…
India’s Business Aviation Sector pushes for tax reforms with US impact
India’s Business Aviation Sector faces high import taxes, confusing regulations, and infrastructure gaps. Industry leaders urge reforms to…
Pakistani women return to India after visa suspension over Pahalgam attack
The Indian government’s post-Pahalgam attack visa suspension stranded many Pakistani wives of Indian men. Over 70 women, holding…
Portugal Golden Visa restricts options to fund and business investments
Portugal’s Golden Visa now mandates non-EU applicants invest at least €500,000 in funds or businesses, excluding real estate.…
US credit history does not transfer when moving to the UK
Moving from the US to the UK means starting your credit history anew. Register on the electoral roll,…