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 ResidencySSA Between India and Canada: Pension Protection and Totalisation
Effective August 1, 2015, the India–Canada SSA prevents double pension contributions for assignments up to 60 months, allows totalisation of EPFO and CPP periods for eligibility, and enables cross-border pension…
DTAA and SSA Benefits for Indians Working in Germany: Tax & Pensions
India–Germany DTAA and SSA protect Indian workers and students from double taxation and double pension payments. Key features:…
Understanding the India–U.S.–Canada Tax Triangle for NRIs (2025)
In 2025 many NRIs who split time between India, the U.S., and Canada face double-tax exposure. Treaties offer…
IRS Confirms Direct File Not Available for 2026 Filing Season
On November 3, 2025 the IRS announced IRS Direct File will not return for Filing Season 2026. The…
India’s DTAAs Prevent Double Taxation for Students in Canada, U.S.
India–Canada, India–U.S., and U.S.–Canada tax treaties coordinate taxing rights for Indian graduates moving from Canadian study to U.S.…
Understanding Exit Tax for Canada and the U.S. When You Leave
Exit Tax treats unrealized gains as taxable on departure. Canada requires T1161, T1243 and T1 Departure Return; the…
No Double Treaty Relief: Rules, Penalties, and How to Correct
DTAAs allow one treaty benefit per income item based on residency; claiming the same credit in two countries…
India–Canada DTAA and SSA Guide for NRIs: Taxes, Pensions 2025
India–Canada DTAA and SSA protect over 1.1 million cross‑border residents from double taxation and duplicate pension contributions. DTAA…
DTAA and SSA Guides for Indians in Australia (2025 Edition)
India–Australia DTAA and SSA prevent double taxation and duplicate pension contributions. Plan residency, get TRCs and Detachment Certificates,…
India–ASEAN Tax and Economic Ties 2025: NRIs, Students, and Businesses
India’s DTAAs with all ASEAN nations cap cross-border withholding (10–15%), aid students and freelancers, and underpin tax planning…