Taxes
Tax filing requirements for immigrants, visa holders, expats, and NRIs. Covers 2026 brackets, treaty benefits, FBAR and FATCA compliance, ITIN applications, and state tax obligations for non-residents.
Top questions about Taxes
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat is the main U.S. federal filing deadline for India-to-U.S. movers in 2026 tax year?
April 15, 2027 is the main U.S. federal filing deadline for many India-to-U.S. movers reporting both Indian and U.S. income for tax year 2026.
Read: RNOR vs ROR in India: Navigating DTAA in Mid-Year MigrationWhat are the implications of not updating tax residency for Indian citizens moving to Canada or the U.S. in 2025?
People who keep old statuses can be treated as full residents in two places at the same time, leading to dual taxation until they correct their records.
Read: Indian Tax Residency 2025: 182/60-Day Rules and Update ImplicationsHow does tax residency status affect H-1B visa holders for the 2025 tax year?
H-1B visa holders may be resident aliens, nonresident aliens, or dual-status filers based on their days of presence in the United States during 2025 and prior years, which impacts how they file taxes and what income is taxable.
Read: H-1B Visa Holders Face Substantial Presence Test in 2026. When Are They Resident Aliens?How does this affect U.S. immigration and tax filings for NRIs?
U.S. tax residents with India activity like property or frequent cash movements may need to report these assets under IRS rules, including FBAR and Form 8938 filings.
Read: Union Budget 2026-27 Sets 30% Tax Rate on Unexplained Income in Cash Credits and InvestmentsWhat should NRIs do to comply with tax residency rules for FY 2025-26?
NRIs must document their entry/exit dates to determine 182-day residency under Section 6 and report and pay tax on Indian-sourced income accordingly.
Read: NRI Tax Residency 2025-26: 120-Day Rule and Deemed Residency
New Income Tax Act Takes Effect Today, Alters Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance Calculations
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CBDT Mandates Financial and Ownership Disclosure in ITR-6 Under Finance Act 2024
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Morrisey Signs Senate Bill 392, Cutting State Income Tax Rate to 5%
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Goa State Tax Commissioner Rules Property Owners Deemed Liable Under GST Order
Goa issues GST order making property owners liable for event taxes if organizers default or if advance details…
CBDT Tightens Mandatory DIN Rules for 2026 Finance Act Compliance
CBDT mandates page-by-page DIN for tax notices from April 1, 2026, while protecting documents from invalidation over minor…
Income-Tax Act, 2025 Overhauls TDS and TCS Rules, Forms from April 1, 2026
India implements the Income-tax Act, 2025, on April 1, 2026, featuring 2% TCS on foreign tours and education,…
Income-Tax Act, 2025 Section 31 Defines Bad Debts Deductibility, Guides Taxpayers
Section 31 of the Income-tax Act 2025 clarifies tax deductions for bad debts, distinguishing between estimated provisions and…
Visa Holders in Texas Keep 401(k) Withdrawals Tax-Free Under Substantial Presence Test
Texas offers $0 state tax on 401(k) withdrawals for visa holders in 2026, though federal taxes and residency…