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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…

Do Visiting Parents on a B-2 Visa Owe U.S. Taxes? Explained

B-2 visiting parents with no U.S.-source income typically do not file U.S. taxes. Paid work or U.S. income triggers filing…

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.…

U.S. Tax Implications for Indian Gaming Earnings by Expat Citizens

U.S. taxpayers with India-linked gaming or NFT income must report worldwide income on Form 1040; India may tax India-sourced earnings…

Federal vs State Taxes for NRIs with Multi-State U.S. Exposure

Remote work and mid-year moves create multi-state tax risk for NRIs, Green Card holders and H‑1B workers. Federal residency rules…

Dual-Country Residency for H-1B Professionals: U.S. & India Tax Plan

H-1B professionals returning to India should evaluate the U.S. Substantial Presence Test and India’s residency rules to avoid double taxation.…