Deborshi Choudhury, EA
Associate Director
✔ US-UAE Filing
✔ US-Canada Filing
✔ 17 yrs of Expat Tax Experience
Meet Deborshi…
I started in 2009 as a tax associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers assisting US and Canadian clients with their personal filing compliance. In 2014, I joined Expat US Tax in the India office and continued to build my expertise in the same line of service specializing in cross-border tax implications.
In 2022, I moved to the Dubai office and being more involved in providing consultation services to our prospective clients worldwide.
Do US citizens living in India still have to file a US tax return?
Yes, they do. If you are an American citizen or Green Card holder living in India, you are still required to file a US tax return.
Living outside of the United States does not remove your obligation to report your worldwide income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Read more here.
What to do if you missed five years of US taxes in India?
The IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures help Green Card & US citizenship holders in India catch up on unfiled tax returns without facing penalties. If you’ve been living in India for years without filing US taxes, this program provides an easy way to become compliant without the fear of severe penalties.
Read more here.
Can US expats in India use standard or itemized deductions?
Yes, US expats in India can choose between using the standard deduction or itemizing their deductions, but they cannot claim both.
The far majority of US citizens and Green Card holders find the standard deduction to be simpler and more beneficial unless they have significant qualifying expenses that make itemizing worthwhile.
Read more here.