FBAR for Indians in the US: The NRE & NRO Accounts
Think your NRE account doesn’t need to be reported in the US? Many Indians discover too late that FBAR rules apply. Here’s what you need to know about NRE and NRO reporting.
Green Card Tax Implications for Indians: What Changes the Day You Get Permanent Residency
Getting a Green Card changes more than your immigration status. From permanent worldwide taxation to the 8-year exit tax clock, here’s what Indians in the US need to understand from day one.
Indian Mutual Funds & PFIC: The Tax Trap That’s Costing Indians in the US Thousands
Many Indian professionals in the US don’t realize their Indian mutual funds are treated as PFICs by the IRS. That can mean taxes exceeding 50% if handled incorrectly. Here’s what you need to know.
Claiming the Foreign Tax Credit as an Indian Expat in the US: Your Step-by-Step Playbook
Picture this: you’ve built a life in the US, maybe on an H-1B, earning in dollars, paying your bills in dollars — and then one fine day, you open your inbox to find your old apartment in Bangalore has sent you a lovely little reminder. Rent’s in. Tax’s due. You […]
Earning in Both the US and India? Here’s How to Stop Paying More Tax Than You Should
If you’re an Indian national living in the US, chances are you’re juggling money across borders — a salary in the States, a flat in Hyderabad that earns rent, maybe even mutual funds or FDs back home. And here’s where it gets tricky: both the IRS and the Indian Income […]
Maximising Your Retirement Plan Deductions: What Every Individual Needs to Know
Retirement planning isn’t just about securing your financial future — it’s also one of the smartest tax-moves you can make right now. By contributing to the right retirement plans and taking full advantage of deduction limits, you can lower your taxable income today while building wealth for tomorrow. In this […]
2026 Tax Brackets and What You Should Do Now
Tax brackets are shifting again in 2026 — here’s what that means for your paycheck. If you’ve been following tax news, you might have heard warnings about major tax increases coming in 2026. Here’s the good news: those fears are outdated. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law […]