Specialized Cross-Border Tax Advisory & Compliance
Avant Tax provides technical tax solutions for NRIs and global businesses navigating the complexities of the U.S., India, and UAE tax corridors.
NRI Tax Advisory
Managing taxes as an NRI is not just about filing returns—it’s about understanding how two different tax systems interact. At Avant Tax, we specialize in U.S.–India tax coordination, helping NRIs stay compliant while minimizing unnecessary tax exposure.
Who Needs This?
- NRIs earning rental or capital gains income in India
- Indians working in the U.S.
- Individuals planning to return to India (RNOR status)
- People with investments in both countries
Our Services
Residential Status
Planning
- We determine your tax status (NRI, RNOR, Resident) to optimize your tax liability.
Double Taxation
Avoidance (DTAA)
- We help you avoid paying tax twice on the same income using treaty benefits.
Income
Structuring
- We help you avoid paying tax twice on the same income using treaty benefits.
Property & Capital Gains Advisory
- Selling property in India? We plan taxes efficiently.
Repatriation Strategy
- Moving money legally from India to the U.S. without compliance issues.
Determination of Residential Status
Accurate classification is the foundation of your tax liability. We analyze your physical presence and intent under both:
- U.S. IRS Criteria: Substantial Presence Test and Green Card Test.
- India Income Tax Act: Recent amendments regarding “Deemed Residency” and physical stay requirements.
U.S. Tax Compliance for NRIs
Streamlining your annual filing obligations to ensure accuracy and penalty prevention:
- Form 1040NR: Non-resident alien tax returns.
- Dual-Status Filings: For those transitioning residency during the tax year.
- Resident Filings: Full compliance for NRIs treated as U.S. residents for tax purposes.
Maximizing the U.S.–India Tax Treaty
We utilize the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to ensure you aren’t taxed twice on the same dollar.
Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) Optimization: Offsetting taxes paid in India against U.S. liabilities.
- Income Characterization: Analyzing how dividends, interest, and capital gains are treated in both jurisdictions.
- Repatriation Planning: Strategic guidance on moving funds between the U.S. and India while minimizing tax friction.
Seamless India Tax Coordination
While Avant Tax focuses on your U.S. exposure, we ensure your Indian obligations are not left to chance.
Local Collaboration: We work directly with your existing Chartered Accountant (CA) in India or provide access to our independent referral network.
- Remittance Advisory: Guidance on Form 15CA/15CB requirements for moving funds out of India.
Navigate Cross-Border Complexity with Confidence
Don’t let residency transitions or foreign assets lead to IRS penalties.