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US OPT Students Face Tax Changes, FICA Exemption on the Line
Two pending bills—the OPT Fair Tax Act and Dignity Act of 2025—would end FICA exemption for OPT, making employees and…
Israel Expands Tax Breaks for New Immigrants to Boost Economy
Starting late 2025, Israel will offer new immigrants broad tax relief including a ten-year foreign income exemption, proposed local-income relief,…
U.S. Tax Implications of Selling Indian Real Estate
Selling property in India triggers Indian capital gains rules (24-month threshold with indexation) and U.S. taxation in USD using historical…
Tax Guide for H-1B Returnees: U.S. and India Tax Implications
Returning H-1B professionals must manage U.S. and Indian tax rules: watch 182-day residency in India, potential U.S. dual-status filings, FEIE/FTC…
U.S.–India Tax Residency Cheat Sheet: Rules, Dual Residency and Tie-Breakers
India’s 2025 rules narrow deemed residency and exempt some NRIs from the 60‑day test while the U.S. Substantial Presence Test…
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…