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 MigrationHow 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?What 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 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 ResidencyInternational Students Can Claim a FICA Tax Refund from Their Employer. Here’s How
Learn how F-1 and J-1 students can claim a 2026 FICA tax refund for Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld from authorized employment like OPT or CPT.
How International Students Can Claim Tax Treaty Benefits on OPT Using IRS Publication 901
F-1 students must file 2025 tax returns by April 15 or June 15, 2026. Failure to comply can…
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Statute of Limitations in Murrin Tax Fraud Case
The Supreme Court weighs if the IRS can assess old taxes indefinitely when a preparer commits fraud without…
Kentucky Law Opens Door to Federal Tax Credit for Scholarship Granting Groups
Kentucky enacts House Bill 1 in 2026, joining a federal tax credit scholarship program to provide K-12 educational…
IRS Warns 20 Million Non-Filers: Earned Income, Child, and Education Tax Credits Await
IRS warns millions to file 2025 returns to claim EITC, CTC, and AOTC refunds, even if they fall…
Nonresident Investors Face Tight 1031 Exchange Rules in 2026 Under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Learn the 2026 rules for Section 1031 exchanges to defer real estate capital gains through strict property qualifications,…
DACA Recipients Navigate 2026 Tax Credits as IRS-DHS Data-Sharing Agreement Looms
New 2026 tax rules tighten SSN requirements for credits, impacting DACA and ITIN filers, while courts block an…
Dual-Status Alien Tax Returns: Navigating Green Card Rules and the Substantial Presence Test
Learn the 2026 IRS rules for dual-status aliens, including form requirements, filing restrictions, and why you must mail…
IRS Extends Tax Deadline to May 22 for Tennessee Victims of Winter Storm Fern
IRS extends Tennessee tax deadlines to May 22, 2026, for victims of Winter Storm Fern, covering individuals and…
USCIS Strengthens Screening and Vetting, Sees Tax Filing as Positive Immigration Attribute
USCIS now mandates tax compliance as a core factor for N-400 and I-485 approvals, using IRS transcripts to…