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 Simplification
Missouri Governor Puts Income Tax Elimination Plan on August Ballot as Amendment 5
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe places Amendment 5 on the August 2026 ballot to phase out state income tax while protecting school funding and local tax rates.
IRS Weighs Adding Citizenship Question to 2027 Form 1040
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5-Year Tax-Saving Bank Deposits Return as Section 80C Options. But Are They Right for Nris?
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Nris Face Higher Capital Gains Tax Without Indexation When Selling Indian Property
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How to Split Social Security and Medicare Tax When Switching F-1 OPT to H-1B in One Year
Learn how to manage F-1 to H-1B tax transitions, separate exempt FICA wages, and file for Social Security…
F-1 Students on OPT Face FICA Withholding. If Payroll Refuses Refund, File Form 843
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CBDT Flags ₹2,038 Crore Agricultural Income Exemptions in 310 Cases, Warns Nris
CBDT flags ₹2,038 crore in suspicious agricultural tax exemptions. Data analytics and satellite maps are now used to…
What Evidence Should Taxpayers Keep When Requesting IRS Penalty Relief for Reasonable Cause
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Jeff Bezos Says Bottom 50% Should Pay Zero Income Tax. Now He’ll Push Trump
Jeff Bezos proposes eliminating federal income tax for the bottom 50% of U.S. earners, arguing 'zero' tax would…
Alaska Lawmakers Vote to Update Corporate Income Tax for Highly Digitized Businesses
Alaska advances a 2026 tax bill targeting online firms like Netflix and eBay, shifting to market-based sourcing to…