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.
Green Card Holders with Indian Rentals: Key U.S. and India Tax Traps to Avoid
U.S. Green Card holders must report Indian rental income on Form 1040 and claim Foreign Tax Credit on Form 1116 after applying U.S. deductions. File FBAR if foreign accounts exceed…
Understanding U.S. Expatriation Tax for Green Card Surrender in India
Renouncing U.S. residence can trigger the Expatriation Tax if you meet Covered Expatriate tests: $2 million net worth,…
Child Tax Credit for Non-U.S. Families: H-1B and F-1 Rules
The Child Tax Credit requires a child to have an SSN, live in the U.S. over six months,…
State Tax Residency After Leaving on H-1B Visas Guide
Leaving the U.S. does not always end state tax residency. Learn how H-1B workers can avoid being taxed…
U.S. Tax Rules for Indian Retirement Accounts: EPF, PPF, NPS
EPF, PPF, and NPS growth is taxable for U.S. tax residents despite Indian exemptions. File FBAR if foreign…
FEIE vs FTC for Indian H-1B and F-1 Earners with India Income
Choose FEIE (Form 2555) to exclude qualifying foreign salary up to about $126,500 (2025) if you meet residency…
When Indian Tax Is Lower: How FEIE and FTC Shape U.S. Tax
Report worldwide income on Form 1040. Use FEIE (up to $130,000 in 2025) for qualifying earned salary; use…
Tax and Citizenship for U.S.–India Professionals and Expats
U.S. citizens must file U.S. returns reporting worldwide income even if earning only in India; Indian tax depends…
H-1B Indian-Origin Immigrants Drive $2.3M GDP Gain Over Three Decades
A Manhattan Institute study finds Indian immigrants and H-1B workers deliver large fiscal gains: ~$1.7M saved per Indian…
Rising U.S. Citizenship Renunciations: Tax, Banking, and Visa Impacts
In 2024 about 5,000 people renounced U.S. citizenship, with Q3 seeing 2,123 renunciations. Drivers include worldwide taxation, tax…