India Tax Desk for NRIs in the USA
Indian returns for H-1B, green-card and US-citizen NRIs
- 1ReviewIndian income and US position.
- 2FileIndian ITR with refunds and credits.
- 3AlignUS reporting matched.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About India Tax Desk for NRIs in the USA
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
NRIs living in the US pay Indian tax only on Indian income — rent, NRO interest, capital gains on Indian property and shares — and file an Indian ITR where required. The US taxes its residents on worldwide income, so the same Indian income goes on the US return with credit for Indian tax. Two US-side traps catch most NRIs: Indian mutual funds are PFICs with punitive US tax, and Indian accounts above USD 10,000 in total require an FBAR.
Typical work: claiming refunds of excess TDS on NRO interest and property sales, lower deduction certificates before selling property, choosing the right residency status for the year of moving, and making sure the US and Indian returns use consistent numbers.
We prepare the Indian return and coordinate with your US preparer — or our partner US enrolled agents — on credits, FBAR and PFIC reporting.
| India taxes | Indian income only (as NRI) |
|---|---|
| US taxes | Worldwide income of US residents |
| Double tax relief | Foreign tax credit in the US for Indian tax |
| US traps | PFIC (Indian MFs), FBAR, Form 8938 |
| Treaty rates | Dividends 25%/15%; interest 15%/10% |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- H-1B and L-1 professionals
- Green-card holders and US citizens with Indian income
- NRIs selling property in India
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Indian ITR
- TDS refund and lower deduction certificate
- US coordination
- PFIC and FBAR guidance
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Indian income and US position.
Indian ITR with refunds and credits.
US reporting matched.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
- CA reads your case before the call
- DTAA, property, capital gains covered
- Written summary + checklist after
- Fee adjustable if you engage us
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
