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Understanding the SSA, SSN, and Employee Benefits in the U.S.
The SSA issues SSNs that link wages to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits and support immigration checks. F-1 students need…
Applying for an SSN as an F-1 Student or H-1B Worker
F-1 students (with CPT/OPT or on-campus jobs) and H-1B employees must apply in person with Form SS-5 and original documents.…
Air Traffic Controller Pay in 2025: Realistic Salaries and Overtime
Controller pay varies by facility, experience, and shift premiums. Federal median was $144,580 in May 2024; base bands span $43,727–$165,088.…
Indian Tax Residency 2025: 182/60-Day Rules and Update Implications
Greater 2025 coordination among India, Canada and the U.S. is increasing automated cross‑border tax notices. Migrants must file departure returns,…
Overview of the U.S.–Canada Tax Convention for Cross-Border Workers
The U.S.–Canada tax treaty (1980/2007) prevents double taxation for cross-border workers, investors, and retirees by assigning taxing rights, capping withholding…
Tri-Country Tax Filing for Indians: Canada, U.S., and India
Treaties prevent double taxation for India–U.S.–Canada filers when filings are sequenced and documented. File Canadian departure returns, report Indian income…
DTAA Article 23: How Australia and India Avoid Double Tax
The India–Australia DTAA prevents double taxation: Article 15 taxes employment income where earned, and Article 23 gives tax credits for…
Missing TRC Renewal? How DTAA Benefits Are Denied and Restored
Tax authorities now require a current annual TRC to grant DTAA benefits; missing certificates trigger domestic withholding (20–30%), blocked credits,…