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Cross-Border Gift and Inheritance Planning for U.S. Indian Assets
As 2025 U.S. gift thresholds approach, Indian-origin families must coordinate U.S. donor-based gift rules with India’s capital gains treatment, which keeps original cost basis. Absence of an estate/gift treaty means…
U.S. Taxes for Remote India Work: Guide for H-1B, F-1, GC
Working from India for U.S. employers can trigger U.S. and Indian tax obligations. U.S. residents/citizens must file Form…
U.S. Taxpayer with Indian Assets: Estate Tax and FBAR Rules
Indian accounts, real estate and shares are included in the U.S. gross estate for deceased U.S. citizens and…
When Indian Tax Exceeds U.S. Tax: Maximize FTC Benefits
If India tax on the same income is higher than U.S. tax, taxpayers can claim the Foreign Tax…
Top 7 U.S. Tax Mistakes OCI Cardholders Must Avoid (2025)
OCI status does not alter U.S. tax obligations: U.S. citizens must report worldwide income, disclose foreign accounts (FBAR,…
What Amazon’s Layoffs Mean for Global Mobility, Visas, and Talent
Amazon’s restructuring shrinking 14,000 corporate roles tightens visa-sponsored job supply, risking status for H-1B and OPT workers. Students…
Foreign Trust Rules for Indian Family Gifts to U.S. Beneficiaries
Trusts formed and administered in India with U.S. beneficiaries are foreign trusts for U.S. tax purposes. Trustees must…
Green Card Holders From India: Report Worldwide Income
Receiving a U.S. Green Card makes OCI-holding parents U.S. tax residents required to report global income, file Form…
F-1 Tax Residency After Year 5: Indian Students’ Worldwide Income
After five calendar years, F-1 students begin counting U.S. days for the Substantial Presence Test on January 1…
U.S. Tax Rules for Indian Crypto Staking and NFTs (2025 Update)
IRS guidance (Nov 1, 2025) requires U.S. taxpayers of Indian origin to report staking rewards and NFT income.…