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PFIC Rules for Indian Mutual Funds in the U.S.: Form 8621 Essentials
Most India‑domiciled mutual funds and pooled products are PFICs for U.S. taxpayers, causing punitive tax treatment and annual Form 8621…
NRE and NRO Interest for U.S. Taxpayers: IRS Rules & FTC
Report Indian NRE and NRO interest on your U.S. tax return because the IRS taxes worldwide income. Claim Form 1116…
Green Card Holders with Indian Rentals: Key U.S. and India Tax Traps to Avoid
U.S. Green Card holders must report Indian rental income on Form 1040 and claim Foreign Tax Credit on Form 1116…
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…
Child Tax Credit for Non-U.S. Families: H-1B and F-1 Rules
The Child Tax Credit requires a child to have an SSN, live in the U.S. over six months, be under…
H-1B Exit Trap: How to Navigate State Tax Residency After Leaving
Leaving the U.S. doesn’t automatically end state tax residency; states focus on domicile and ties. H-1B and temporary workers risk…
U.S. Tax Rules for Indian Retirement Accounts: EPF, PPF, NPS
EPF, PPF, and NPS growth is taxable for U.S. tax residents despite Indian exemptions. File FBAR if foreign accounts top…
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…