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Practical guides on the LRS, US brokerages, RSU vesting, double-taxation relief, and reinvesting strategies — built for Indian residents earning in INR (and sometimes USD).
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The LRS, explained for Indian investors who actually want to use it
USD 250,000 a year. 20% TCS over ₹10 lakh. Form A2. Schedule FA. Here's the LRS without the legalese — and how to actually move money to a US brokerage.
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RSU Management··4 min read
RSU vesting: the real tax math for Indian residents
Your employer says your RSU is worth ₹10 lakh. After perquisite tax, US withholding, and Indian capital gains, what actually lands in your account? Let's run the numbers.
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How to invest in US stocks from India in 2026 — the complete guide
The Indian resident's end-to-end playbook for buying US stocks: LRS, brokerages, taxes, costs, and the mistakes that cost the most money. No US-centric fluff.
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LRS, TCS, and Schedule FA: the compliance trifecta every Indian US investor must know
The three pieces of regulation that govern Indian residents investing abroad. What each one actually requires, the deadlines, the penalties for getting it wrong, and how to stop dreading them.
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Vested vs. INDmoney vs. Interactive Brokers: which platform should an Indian use to buy US stocks?
An honest comparison of the three viable routes for Indian residents investing in US equity. Costs, FX markup, tax handling, account safety, and which one is right for you.
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The 7 best US ETFs for Indian investors (and why VOO isn't always the right answer)
A list of US ETFs worth holding as an Indian resident — with the rationale, expense ratios, dividend implications under Indian tax, and the ones we would skip despite their popularity.
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How US stocks are taxed in India: capital gains, dividends, and the 24-month rule
Every Indian US investor must navigate three tax events: dividend withholding, capital gains in INR, and Schedule FA. Here's the complete framework, with worked examples.
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RSU Management··14 min read
The complete RSU guide for Indians at US multinationals
Vesting, taxes, withholding, repatriation, and reinvestment — the full RSU lifecycle for Indian residents employed by US-headquartered companies. Numbers, scenarios, and what to do at each stage.
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RSU Management··11 min read
Sell-to-cover, sell-all, hold: the three RSU vest decisions and when to use each
Every RSU vest forces a decision. Sell shares to cover tax only? Sell all and take cash? Hold everything? Here's a framework for picking the right answer for your situation.
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RSU Management··12 min read
Form 67 and the foreign tax credit: how to avoid double taxation on US dividends
If you receive dividends from US stocks or RSUs as an Indian resident, you'll lose meaningful money to double taxation unless you file Form 67 correctly. Here's the complete walkthrough.
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Should you sell RSUs at vest or hold them? A framework for Indian residents
The most consequential RSU decision: sell at vest or hold for upside. The right answer depends on concentration, tax timing, and what you'll do with the cash. Here's the framework.
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ESPP vs. RSU: how to think about both as part of your total comp
RSUs are awarded; ESPPs are bought. Most Indian employees underuse ESPP and don't realize how the two interact tax-wise. Here's the full picture.
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