File Your US Taxes From India With Precision

H-1B Visa Holders

If you are working in the US under an H-1B visa, you generally meet the Substantial Presence Test and file Form 1040. I prepare both federal and state returns alongside complete W-2 reconciliations.

F-1 & OPT Students

Students on F-1 status or OPT typically file as non-resident aliens on Form 1040-NR. I ensure you claim valid treaty exemptions and handle FICA tax exemption positions.

L-1 Intracompany Transfers

Residency status for L-1 transferees depends strictly on your arrival date and physical presence calculations. I determine the exact resident or non-resident status to prevent overpayment.

Returned NRIs

If you have returned to India with unfiled prior-year US tax returns or 401(k) accounts left behind, I help you regularize past filings and manage IRS correspondence.

US Investment Income

Dividends, stock options (RSUs/ESPPs), and capital gains from US brokerage accounts remain subject to IRS reporting rules even after you relocate to India.

Green Card Holders in India

Lawful Permanent Residents remain subject to worldwide US taxation while living in India. I prepare Form 1040, annual FBAR disclosures, and FATCA statements.

Form 1040 / Form 1040-NR — Federal Tax Returns

Form 1040 is filed for US tax residents, while Form 1040-NR is required for non-resident aliens. I determine your correct filing status, optimize standard or itemized deductions, and claim eligible tax credits.

FBAR — FinCEN Form 114

Any US person with aggregate foreign financial accounts (including Indian savings accounts, NRE/NRO fixed deposits, and mutual funds) exceeding $10,000 at any point during the calendar year must file an FBAR. I file this electronically via the BSA E-Filing System.

FATCA — Form 8938

For US taxpayers holding specified foreign financial assets above statutory reporting thresholds ($50,000 for single filers / $100,000 for married filers residing in the US; higher thresholds apply abroad). I prepare this as an integrated schedule within your Form 1040.

India-US DTAA Treaty Positions

I structure Foreign Tax Credits (Form 1116) and treaty disclosure positions (Form 8833) to prevent double taxation on salary, dividends, capital gains, and pensions taxed in both jurisdictions.

State Income Tax Returns

I file resident, non-resident, and part-year state tax returns across all required US states, including California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Texas.

Prior-Year Delinquent Filings

I prepare back-year delinquent returns, handle IRS notice responses, and assist eligible taxpayers with IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures.

If you earned US-source income during the calendar year, a federal filing requirement remains active regardless of when you relocated back to India.

Failing to report Indian savings, fixed deposits, and mutual fund balances when their total value crosses the $10,000 aggregate threshold triggers severe statutory penalties under Title 31.

Preparing US returns for compensation without an active IRS PTIN violates federal regulations and leaves the taxpayer solely liable for filing errors.

Failing to claim Foreign Tax Credits or applicable treaty positions leads to unnecessary double taxation on the same income.

Confusing immigration visa status with IRS tax residency rules often results in filing the wrong form (Form 1040 vs. Form 1040-NR).

Allowing missed returns to accumulate compounds statutory interest. The IRS provides structured compliance routes to regularize past filings.

April 15

Standard Deadline

For US tax residents filing Form 1040 and remitting any tax due for the calendar year.

June 15

Overseas Filers

Automatic 2-month filing extension for US citizens and residents living outside the United States.

October 15

Extended Deadline

Final filing cutoff for returns with an approved Form 4868 extension, aligned with the FBAR deadline.