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Estate Planning for Dual-Country Property: Key Legal and Tax Implications

Plan cross-border estates by mapping assets, choosing coordinated wills, and using trusts or holding companies to reduce probate. Model taxes,…

Handling Stock Options, RSUs, and ESPP When Exiting the U.S. on H-1B

Before leaving the U.S., H‑1B workers must review equity grant terms: unvested RSUs often forfeit, ISOs typically need exercise within…

US-India Tax Treaty: Implications for Avoiding Double Taxation

The US‑India treaty assigns taxing rights by income type and prevents double taxation via credits or exemptions. Residence rules and…

Tax Implications and Reporting for Indian Residents with US Rentals

Indian residents must declare US rental income under Income from House Property while the US may withhold 30% on gross…

International Relocation: Managing Delays, Damaged Goods, and Claims

Prepare thoroughly before an international move: choose experienced movers, document items, track shipments, inspect on delivery, and report damage within…

Pros and Cons: Starting a Business in India vs Joining a Firm

Returning Indians must choose between startups—offering market scale, lower costs, and investor access but higher risk and slow registration—or corporate…

Returning to India on H-1B: Pre-Departure and Arrival Essentials

Before returning to India, H-1B professionals must collect originals like I-797, passport, visa stamp, pay stubs, W-2s, and I-94; act…

Comprehensive ToR Duty-Free Items List and Required Documentation

Transfer of Residence allows duty-free import of used household goods for returning residents if items are proven used abroad. Rules…