H-1B Tax Guides

Everything H-1B visa holders need to know about filing U.S. federal tax returns — from Form 1040 basics to deductions, credits, and deadlines.

FBAR, FATCA, Foreign Tax Credits, and treaty reporting for H-1B holders with Indian financial accounts, investments, and income.

U.S. tax treatment of Indian mutual funds (PFICs), EPF, PPF, NPS, LIC, real estate, and other Indian investments held by H-1B visa holders.

Tax treatment of RSUs, ESPPs, stock options, and capital gains for H-1B visa holders at U.S. tech companies.

Tax filing guidance for F-1 to H-1B transitions, dual-status returns, H-4 EAD self-employment, first-year elections, and F-1 student taxes.

Side-by-side comparisons of tax software for H-1B visa holders, international students, and nonresident aliens — pricing, features, and which one actually handles your forms.

Tax filing guides for F-1, OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT students — Form 1042-S, Form 8843, FICA exemption, scholarship taxation, and treaty benefits explained.

Tax obligations for J-1 exchange visitors — residency rules, treaty exemptions, Form 1040-NR vs 1040, FICA exemption, and transition to other visa types.

Filing guides for nonresident aliens — Form 1040-NR, W-8BEN, resident vs nonresident status, treaty benefits, and NRA-specific deduction rules.

Deep-dive guides for H-1B visa holders filing state tax returns in California, New York, Texas, Washington, and other major H-1B employment states.