Author: Mani Karthik
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US NRI Tax Filing Guide: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
Every January, the same message pops up in our WhatsApp groups. “Hey Mani, do I need to file taxes in both the US and…
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How TDS Works for US NRIs in India (And How to Get a Refund)
My first TDS shock came in 2010. I had an NRO fixed deposit in India. Matured after a year. I expected the full amount…
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Capital Gains Tax for US NRIs Selling Property in India
I sold my Bangalore flat in 2019. The buyer was ready. The price was agreed. Papers were signed. Then my CA called. “Mani, the…
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Tax on Rental Income in India for US NRIs
My flat in Kochi sat empty for three months after I moved to California. My mom finally said, “Why not rent it out? At…
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How US NRIs Should Report Indian Income on IRS Tax Returns (2026)
A member in our Texas WhatsApp group messaged me last April in a panic. “Mani, I just got a letter from the IRS. They’re…
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DTAA Explained for US NRIs: How to Avoid Double Taxation Legally
I still remember the panic. It was 2016. I was sitting in my apartment in California, calculator in hand, trying to figure out my…
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Return to India from Canada: A Complete Guide for NRIs Planning the Move
You moved to Canada for the promise – stable immigration, excellent healthcare, safe neighborhoods, and that coveted passport. Maybe you came as a student,…
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Return to India from UAE: Is 2026 a Good Time?
My phone hasn’t stopped buzzing since the last week of February 2026. Messages from our BacktoIndia WhatsApp community – hundreds of them, every single…
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Return to India from UK: Complete Guide (2026)
A member in our WhatsApp group shared something a few months ago that really stayed with me. “I’ve lived in the UK for 14…
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Return to India from USA: A Complete Guide for NRIs
That 2 AM phone call with your parents. The guilt of missing yet another family wedding. Your kids growing up without knowing their grandparents.…