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
Learn how F-1 students on OPT can claim refunds for Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld in error…
What Evidence Should Taxpayers Keep When Requesting IRS Penalty Relief for Reasonable Cause
Learn how to secure IRS penalty relief in 2026 by proving reasonable cause with medical records, disaster proof,…
Mumbai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Allows Section 80G Deduction Despite Section 37 Restriction
Mumbai Tribunal clarifies that CSR donations may qualify for Section 80G tax deductions even if they are barred…
Missed FBAR for Indian Bank Accounts? File Now and Review Form 8938 to Avoid Penalties
Essential guide for U.S. taxpayers to correct missed FBAR filings for Indian bank accounts, covering NRE/NRO reporting, Form…
IRS Direct Pay Warns: Separate Payments After Tax Extension to Avoid Balance Notices
Learn why IRS balance notices occur after tax extensions and how to resolve common payment errors involving incorrect…
India Eases PAN Application Rules for Foreign Portfolio Investors Under New Income-Tax Rules
India eases PAN rules for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in 2026, allowing placeholder TINs and simplified signatory data…
Income Tax Department Says Only TRACES-Downloaded Form 16, 16A Valid for Filing
India mandates TRACES-only Form 16/16A for 2026 tax filings. Authenticated certificates are now required for both domestic compliance…
U.S. Taxpayers with Indian NRE Bank Interest Must Use Form 1040-X to Amend Returns
Learn how to correct missed Indian bank interest on U.S. tax returns, including NRE/NRO accounts, FBAR rules, and…
CP14 Notice Means Tax Due. Visa Holders and Students Should Check Withholding and Treaty Claims
The CP14 is the first billing notice the IRS sends for unpaid taxes. Verify your records and the…
F-1 Students Who Missed Form 8843 Must Act. Taxable Income May Require Form 1040-NR
Correcting missed Form 8843 filings is vital for F-1 students to protect their 2026 immigration status and ensure…
Visa Holders and Nris Face IRS Refund Delays as Form 1040-NR, ITIN, Treaty Claims Stall
IRS warns Form 1040-NR refunds can take 6 months. Delays for visa holders and NRIs are tied to…
H-1B Workers Risk Filing Wrong U.S. Tax Return as Form 1040-NR Meets Substantial Presence Test
H-1B workers should not assume visa status determines tax filing. The substantial presence test, foreign income, and transition…
U.S. State Department Warns: Digitally Edited Passport Photos Risk Application Rejection
The U.S. State Department bans AI and digital retouching for passport photos. All images must be unedited, recent,…