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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…

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…

OCI Card-Holders Must Submit e-Arrival Form 72 Hours Before Arrival

From 1 October 2025, all foreign visitors, including OCI card-holders, must file an e-Arrival Form online within 72 hours before…

Tax and Citizenship for U.S.–India Professionals and Expats

U.S. citizens must file U.S. returns reporting worldwide income even if earning only in India; Indian tax depends on residency…