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Green Card Holders From India: Report Worldwide Income

Receiving a U.S. Green Card makes OCI-holding parents U.S. tax residents required to report global income, file Form 1040, and…

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…

U.S. Tax Rules for Indian Crypto Staking and NFTs (2025 Update)

IRS guidance (Nov 1, 2025) requires U.S. taxpayers of Indian origin to report staking rewards and NFT income. Value rewards…

Best Tax Structure for Indian Freelancers Earning USD from U.S. Clients

If work is done in India, income is India-sourced and taxed in India. GST may be zero-rated for exports but…

U.S. Social Security for Retirees in India: Eligibility and Tax

Citizens with 40 Social Security credits can keep benefits in India if SSA rules are met; Green Card holders face…

Foreign-Spouse Tax Rules: MFJ, MFS, and HOH Essentials for U.S. Filers

When one spouse lives abroad, couples can file separately or elect to file jointly by treating the nonresident spouse as…

U.S. Taxation of Indian Crypto: Cross-Border Implications and Reports

U.S. tax rules classify crypto as property, requiring U.S. citizens in India to report disposals and rewards in USD. Short-term…

U.S. Tax Implications for Indian Startup Equity Abroad

India’s Clause 72(6) allows NRIs to compute unlisted-share capital gains in the original foreign currency, reducing rupee-related Indian tax increases.…