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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…
NRI Builds India Home for Parents: No U.S. Tax or Filing
An NRI-owned home in India used rent-free by parents generally creates no U.S. tax or property reporting. The main obligation…
Growing Right: Key Strategies for H-2A Compliance and Best Practices
For 2025, H-2A employers face stronger enforcement: pay the highest wage (AEWR), provide approved free housing, meals, transportation, and maintain…
Understanding U.S. Expatriation Tax for Green Card Surrender in India
Renouncing U.S. residence can trigger the Expatriation Tax if you meet Covered Expatriate tests: $2 million net worth, five-year average…
FEIE vs FTC for Indian H-1B and F-1 Earners with India Income
Choose FEIE (Form 2555) to exclude qualifying foreign salary up to about $126,500 (2025) if you meet residency tests, or…
When Indian Tax Is Lower: How FEIE and FTC Shape U.S. Tax
Report worldwide income on Form 1040. Use FEIE (up to $130,000 in 2025) for qualifying earned salary; use Form 1116…
Filing Form I-751: Remove Conditions on Marriage-Based Residence
Form I-751 removes the two-year condition for marriage-based conditional residents. File jointly within the 90-day pre-expiration window or file alone…
Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope
The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused, consular calendars…