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 InvestmentsDoes India's Budget 2026 affect how NRIs report their income to the IRS?
No, U.S. residents must still report worldwide income and foreign assets regardless of India-side disclosures.
Read: NRIs in U.S. Must Report Global Income Despite India's Budget 2026 SimplificationCBDT Transition FAQ Maps Income-Tax Act, 2025, Income-Tax Act, 1961
India transitions to the Income-tax Act, 2025 on April 1, 2026. Old laws still apply to previous years, while new forms and rules govern future compliance.
CBDT Notifies Income-Tax Rules, 2026 Under Income-Tax Act, 2025
India's CBDT overhauls tax compliance with the Income-tax Rules 2026, reducing forms and rules to streamline digital filing…
Income-Tax Act, 2025 Takes Over in 2026, While Income-Tax Rules, 2026 Keep 1961 Cases Going
India replaces the 1961 Income-tax Act with the simplified 2025 Act on 1 April 2026, using a mapping…
Income-Tax Act, 2025, Income-Tax Rules, 2026 Keep 1961 Act Alive for Old Years
India launches the Income-tax Act 2025 to replace the 1961 law, simplifying forms and sections while preserving old…
Section 50C Capital Gains Guide Under the Income Tax Act After 2024 Changes
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Oxford Economics: Holiday Tax (visitor Levy) Could Mean £1.6 Billion Tax Rise for Consumers
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Section 45(2) Explains Capital-Gains Tax on Stock-In-Trade Conversions
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2026 U.S. Business Deductions: What Nris, H-1B, Schedule C Filers Need
IRS updates 2026 business deductions: mileage rises to 72.5¢ and interest thresholds to $32M. Gift limits and travel…
Sweden Proposes Fuel Tax Cut as Strait of Hormuz Oil Deliveries Squeeze Prices
Sweden proposes a temporary fuel tax cut from May 1 to Sept 30, 2026, reducing petrol by 1…
2026 U.S. Reimbursement Rules Change for Nris, H-1B Professionals, F-1 Students
New 2026 IRS rules make moving reimbursements taxable for most workers. Accountable plans and $340 monthly transit limits…