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India–U.S. Tax Reporting: Avoiding Double Taxation and Documentation

Differing residency rules and fiscal years between India and the U.S. often create double‑taxation risks. Claiming foreign tax credits needs…

New U.S. Visa Surcharges 2025–2026: Indians, Students & Workers

From Jan 1, 2026, a $250 Integrity Fee will be added to most non-immigrant visas; new H-1B petitions filed on…

Tax Checklist for F-1/OPT Students with Indian Bank Accounts

F-1 students usually remain nonresident aliens for five years and must file Form 8843; earning U.S. income requires Form 1040-NR.…

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 1040; India…

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 of year…

FEIE vs FTC for H-1B and F-1 Income from India: Guidance

FEIE (Form 2555) excludes eligible wages earned abroad up to $130,000 (2025) if time tests are met; FTC (Form 1116)…

NRIs Owning Indian Property While in the U.S.: Tax Rules

Simply owning Indian property does not trigger U.S. taxes if there’s no rent or sale. Reporting obligations focus on rental…

US OPT Students Face Tax Changes, FICA Exemption on the Line

Two pending bills—the OPT Fair Tax Act and Dignity Act of 2025—would end FICA exemption for OPT, making employees and…