Problem: Why Most Indian-Americans Get This Wrong Indian mutual funds may seem like a smart investment. But for U.S. taxpayers especially Indian-Americans they come with a hidden trap: PFIC...
Indian mutual funds may feel safe and familiar to investors, but for U.S. taxpayers, they’re a PFIC landmine. Thousands of Indian-Americans investing in ICICI, HDFC, SBI, or Nippon funds...
Running businesses on both sides of the globe is exhilarating-but your next mistake could cost you tens of thousands in taxes, audits, or double taxation. Many CPAs treat U.S....
Many Indian taxpayers in the U.S. struggle with a critical filing choice: Should I file as “Married Filing Jointly (MFJ)” or “Married Filing Separately (MFS)” if my spouse still...
Many Indian-origin taxpayers living in the U.S. invest in Indian mutual funds like HDFC, ICICI, or SBI schemes without realizing these may be classified as Passive Foreign Investment Companies...
Indian PF, PPF & NPS Accounts Most Indian-origin taxpayers living in the U.S. are unaware that their Indian retirement accounts like EPF, PPF, and NPS can trigger IRS reporting...
Many Indian nationals on H-1B or OPT status working in the U.S. start freelancing or consulting to earn side income. What they don’t realize is that this could violate...
U.S. Tax Residency Explained Many Indian nationals working or staying in the United States are unaware that they may be considered U.S. tax residents even if they hold temporary...
Double Taxation Woes for Indian Taxpayers in the U.S. Many Indian taxpayers working in the United States often face a dilemma they’ve already paid tax on their Indian salary...
The H-1B Tax Trap Most CPAs Miss Most H-1B visa holders in the U.S. are unaware that their worldwide income becomes taxable the moment they meet the IRS’s Substantial...