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Taxation of U.S. Stock Compensation While Living in India
Returnees with U.S. RSUs or ESPP may owe tax in both the U.S. and India when vest/purchase or sales straddle…
U.S. Gift and Inheritance Planning for Indian Assets: Practical Rules
As cross-border gifts and inheritances rise, Indian-U.S. families face closer scrutiny. File Form 709 for gifts above $18,000 (2025) and…
Fake Bangladeshi Work Permits Threaten Migrant Futures in Europe
After two months of suspension, North Macedonia and Serbia cite rampant forgery—about 90% fake permits in some cases—by organized networks…
10 Key Factors That Could Jeopardize Your Canadian PGWP Application
The PGWP is essential but strict; by October 2025 refusals sometimes exceeded 20%, often for avoidable documentation, status, or study-load…
Your iPhone Passport Is Closer, But Restrictions Remain in Place
By late 2025 Apple will add a digital passport to iPhone Wallet for select TSA domestic checkpoints. It uses eMRTD…
IRS Audits for NRIs: Key Triggers and Compliance Tips
IRS scrutiny of Americans in India focuses on FBAR (>$10,000) and Form 8938 (higher asset thresholds). Missed filings, mismatched income,…
GILTI for India Founders: Navigating High-Tax Exemption and Filings
GILTI requires U.S. shareholders with ≥10% ownership in foreign corporations to report tested income yearly. India’s ~25% tax often allows…
Cross-Border Estate Tax: U.S. and India Reporting for Decedent’s Assets
Executors must include India assets in U.S. estate tax reporting and manage India capital gains, FBAR, Form 3520, and Form…