Corporate Gold Card: Guide for NRIs
Remember when I landed back in India after my 10-year stint in the US? Man, what a ride that was. One of the biggest shocks … Read more
Amex Corporate Gold Card – The Secret Weapon for NRIs
That chaotic day in 2016 still haunts me. I was sitting in my Irvine apartment surrounded by moving boxes. My return to India was just … Read more
HDFC Smart Buy – Your Key to Indian Shopping While Abroad
Folks, I still remember staring at my Chase credit card statement back in Irvine. My wife needed to buy her mom a refrigerator in Chennai. … Read more
Top Wise Alternatives for NRIs in 2025
Hey there! Mani here. Remember when I moved back to India after years in the US? One of the biggest headaches was figuring out how … Read more
How to Deal with Taxation in India and Your Former Country 🌎💰
I still remember that moment. Sitting with my CA in Kochi. Staring at my US tax forms. My son walked in and asked, “Dad, why … Read more
NRI to Resident? Here’s When You Should Convert Your NRE Account
So, you’ve packed your bags, waved goodbye to Uncle Sam (or Dubai Mall), and made that grand return to India. Welcome back! 😄 The filter … Read more
Filing Income Tax Returns in India as an NRI: Step-by-Step Guide
When I filed my first tax return as an NRI, I was completely overwhelmed by the process. After helping dozens of NRIs navigate this annual … Read more
Social Security Tax for NRIs: What Happens After Moving to India
Hey there! Mani here. When I moved back to India, figuring out my Social Security obligations was one of my biggest tax headaches. Do NRIs … Read more
Understanding the India-USA Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
Hey there! Mani here. The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and the US often seems like a maze of legal jargon. After helping numerous … Read more
Avoiding Double Taxation: A Comprehensive Guide for NRIs
When I first started dealing with taxes in both India and the US, I was terrified of paying taxes twice on the same income. After … Read more