E-2 Visa

L-1 Visa holders need to determine whether they are a U.S. tax resident or a nonresident for 2026.

A zero percent income tax on foreign earnings has been launched to attract Western professionals.

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.

Starting April 1, 2025, the TCS (Tax Collected at Source) for overseas investments will be 20% above ₹10 lakh per PAN per financial year.

The Nov. 28–Dec. 1 holiday shopping period brings immigrants face-to-face with U.S. sales tax—commonly 6%–10%. Refunds are rare; online sales are taxed by delivery address. Save receipts for business deductions and verify local rates and return rules before major purchases.