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NRI Builds India Home for Parents: No U.S. Tax or Filing

An NRI-owned home in India used rent-free by parents generally creates no U.S. tax or property reporting. The main obligation…

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…

Are visa overstays forgiven when you marry a U.S. citizen?

Spouses of U.S. citizens who overstayed can usually adjust status in the U.S. by filing I-130 and I-485, with overstay…

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…