India/US Crossborder Tax Guide for Indian Expats (1st Edition 2025)

India/US Crossborder Tax Guide for Indian Expats (1st Edition 2025) is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand resource designed specifically for Indian expatriates navigating the complex tax systems of both India and the United States. Written by an experienced cross-border tax consultant, this guide bridges the knowledge gap faced by NRIs, resident-returning Indians, and dual-resident families when managing income, compliance, and estate planning across borders.

This book covers essential topics such as:

• Residential status determination under Indian and U.S. tax laws
• Taxation of foreign income, including salary, investments, and real estate
• Reporting requirements such as FBAR, FATCA, and Indian foreign asset disclosures (Schedule FA)
• Cross-border tax treaty planning under the India–U.S. DTAA
• Key compliance aspects for Indian expats moving back to India
• Taxation of U.S. assets and retirement accounts from an Indian perspective
• Gifts, and inheritance taxation in both jurisdictions
• Practical tax strategies to avoid double taxation and ensure long-term compliance

Whether you're a working professional, entrepreneur, or retiree with ties to both countries, this guide offers detailed explanations, illustrative examples, and references to relevant legal provisions including the Income-tax Act, 1961, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Ideal for Indian expats in US or USC/GC holders living in India, this book serves as both a practical reference and a planning companion.

About the Author

Abhinav Gulechha is a Chartered Accountant (CA) from India with 20+ years of experience in corporate risk management, compliance, and cross-border taxation involving India & US along with expertise in the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). His practice focusses exclusively on providing strategic India/US Crossborder tax advisory to families so that they can tax-optimise their India/US finances and ensure full compliance with the tax laws for peace of mind. He can be reached at contact@abhinavgulechha.com