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32 posts tagged itr-2
- RSU Management·
Wash sale rule and Indian RSU holders: what applies, what doesn't, and your actual advantage
Does the US wash sale rule apply to Indian RSU holders and LRS investors? No — and that creates a significant tax-loss harvesting advantage over your US colleagues. Here's what Indian investors can and cannot do.
- RSU Management·
Tax-loss harvesting calendar for Indian RSU holders: when to harvest, what to target, how to execute
Practical tax-loss harvesting calendar for Indian RSU holders: when to harvest before March 31, how to identify underwater lots in Fidelity/Vested/Rovia, the sell-repurchase workflow, and how to report harvested losses in ITR-2.
- RSU Management·
STCG vs LTCG loss offset matrix for Indian investors: which losses offset which gains
Complete guide to capital loss set-off rules under Sections 70-74 for Indian investors: which short-term and long-term losses offset which gains, priority order, worked examples with RSU income, and carry-forward rules.
- RSU Management·
Capital loss carry-forward strategy for Indian RSU holders: building and using your loss bank
How Indian RSU holders can build and strategically deploy a capital loss carry-forward bank over 8 assessment years: which losses carry forward, timing with LTCG maturity, ITR-2 filing requirements, and a multi-year planning example.
- RSU Management·
Schedule FA field-by-field: what to enter for each column in ITR-2 (2026)
Complete field-by-field guide to Schedule FA in ITR-2: what to enter for US stocks, RSUs, Fidelity/E*Trade accounts, peak value calculation, closing value in INR, and how to handle multiple brokers and multiple countries.
- RSU Management·
How to file ITR-2 with an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account: India guide (2026)
Complete guide to filing ITR-2 for Indian residents with an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account: Schedule FA disclosure, capital gains from US stocks, dividend withholding and Form 67, IBKR's Flex Query for tax reports, and currency conversion.
- RSU Management·
Form 67 step-by-step: how to claim foreign tax credit on US dividends in ITR-2 (2026)
Complete step-by-step guide to filing Form 67 in India: how to claim foreign tax credit on US dividend withholding, what documents you need (Form 1042-S), how to fill each field, and deadlines for AY 2026-27.
- RSU Management·
Advance tax on RSU income India: quarterly calendar and how to avoid penal interest
How to calculate and pay advance tax on RSU vesting income in India: quarterly instalment deadlines (June 15, Sep 15, Dec 15, Mar 15), how to estimate perquisite income mid-year, and avoiding Section 234B/234C penal interest.
- US Investing·
ESPP tax guide for Indian employees at US companies: discount, qualifying dispositions, and ITR-2
ESPPs are not RSUs. The 15% discount creates a perquisite at purchase; a subsequent sale creates capital gains. Indian employees at US companies with ESPP plans face two separate tax events, Form 3922, and Schedule FA obligations. Complete guide for FY 2026-27.
- RSU Management·
Capital Gains Account Scheme for RSU holders: how to defer tax while you find a property
Sold US RSU shares held over 24 months and planning to buy a house? The Capital Gains Account Scheme lets you park the sale proceeds in a designated bank account and claim the Section 54F exemption in your ITR — even before the property purchase is complete.
- RSU Management·
Section 87A rebate and RSU capital gains: what actually applies in AY 2026-27
Can you claim the Section 87A rebate against RSU capital gains in AY 2026-27? The answer depends on which tax regime you're in and the type of gain. Here's the definitive breakdown — including the controversy from last year and what changed.
- RSU Management·
RSU cost basis for Indian tax: which number to use and where to find it
Your broker shows three different cost basis numbers. Your CA asks for a fourth. Here's the definitive answer: which cost basis applies to Indian RSU capital gains, how to find it in every major broker, and why using the wrong one is the most expensive ITR-2 mistake.
- RSU Management·
How to fix a Schedule FA or RSU mistake in a filed ITR-2 (AY 2026-27)
Filed your ITR-2 but found an error in Schedule FA, wrong SBI TTBR rate, missing vest event, or wrong cost basis? Here's exactly how to file a revised return before December 31 and what the process looks like on the ITD portal.
- RSU Management·
New tax regime with RSU income: should you opt in for AY 2026-27?
The new tax regime (Section 115BAC) has lower slab rates but strips most deductions. For RSU holders with foreign capital gains, perquisite income, and FTC claims — here's exactly which regime works better and why.
- RSU Management·
ITR-3 vs ITR-2 for RSU holders: which form do you actually need?
Most salaried Indian RSU holders need ITR-2. But freelancers, consultants, directors, and partners with RSUs need ITR-3. Here's exactly which form applies to your situation and what happens if you file the wrong one.
- RSU Management·
Missed the July 31 ITR-2 deadline with RSUs? Here's exactly what to do
Missed the July 31 ITR-2 deadline? What a belated return means for RSU holders — the Section 234F late fee, Schedule FA implications, Black Money Act exposure, and the step-by-step path to filing before December 31.
- RSU Management·
Form 26AS vs AIS discrepancy for RSU holders: what to do
AIS shows gross RSU sale proceeds without cost basis. Form 26AS shows TDS. Neither tells the full picture for RSU holders. Here's why the numbers differ, what each source is actually measuring, and how to respond to AIS feedback requests before they become notices.
- RSU Management·
Reading your Fidelity NetBenefits statement: a field-by-field guide for Indian RSU holders
Field-by-field walkthrough of your Fidelity NetBenefits statement for Indian tax filing — vest rows, cost basis, 1042-S, and how every field maps to ITR-2 Schedule FA, Schedule CG, and Form 44.
- RSU Management·
Reading your E*Trade Stock Plan statement: a field-by-field guide for Indian RSU holders
Field-by-field walkthrough of your E*Trade Stock Plan (Morgan Stanley at Work) RSU statement for Indian tax filing — vest events, cost basis, 1042-S, and how every field maps to ITR-2 Schedule FA, Schedule CG, and Form 44.
- RSU Management·
AIS mismatch for RSU holders: why your foreign income doesn't show up (and what to do)
Your AIS shows no foreign income but your Form 16 shows the RSU perquisite. Or AIS shows a number that doesn't match your broker statement. Here's why this happens and how to handle the mismatch for ITR-2 filing.
- RSU Management·
Advance tax for RSU holders India: Section 234C installments (AY 2026-27)
RSU vests create income your employer's TDS often doesn't cover. Here's when to pay advance tax, how to compute the four installments, and what Section 234C interest costs if you miss a due date.
- RSU Management·
1042-S form for Indian RSU holders: what it is and how to use it in ITR-2
Your US broker sends a 1042-S every February showing dividends paid and US tax withheld on your RSU shares. Here's what every box means, how to convert it to INR, and exactly where each number goes in Form 44 and ITR-2.
- RSU Management·
RSU tax filing in India: every schedule, every field explained
Step-by-step field guide for Indian RSU holders filing ITR-2: exactly what to enter in Schedule CG, Schedule FSI, Schedule FA, and Form 67 — with what each field means and where to find the number.
- RSU Management·
The single most common Schedule FA mistake Indian RSU holders make
Schedule FA covers January 1–December 31, not the Indian financial year. Most RSU holders get this wrong. The calendar year rule, explained.
- RSU Management·
Missed the July 31 ITR-2 deadline? Here's exactly what to do
Missed the July 31 ITR-2 deadline? You still have until December 31. What a belated return costs, how to file Form 67 first, and what to do now.
- US Investing·
Section 112 vs Section 111A for US stocks: the most expensive ITR-2 mistake explained
Why US stocks fall under Section 112 (not Section 111A). The 12.5% LTCG rate, the slab-rate short-term gain, the Budget 2024 changes, and how to file capital gains on US stocks correctly in ITR-2 for AY 2026-27.
- US Investing·
Schedule FA for AY 2026-27: step-by-step disclosure guide for Indian residents
How resident Indians disclose foreign equity, brokerage accounts and dividends in Schedule FA of ITR-2/ITR-3 for AY 2026-27 — sub-sections, calendar year trap and Black Money Act penalties.
- US Investing·
What is Schedule FA? Complete 2026 guide to foreign-asset disclosure
Schedule FA is the annual foreign-asset disclosure in ITR-2 and ITR-3 that every Resident and Ordinarily Resident Indian must file, covering overseas accounts, shares and income on a calendar-year basis.
- RSU Management·
ITR-2 walkthrough for first-time RSU filers (AY 2026-27)
Step-by-step ITR-2 walkthrough for salaried Indians holding US RSUs in AY 2026-27 — schedules, due date, SBI TTBR conversions and a fully worked NVDA example.
- US Investing·
The 7 most expensive ITR-2 mistakes Indian residents with US RSUs make every year
Practical guide to the 7 most expensive ITR-2 filing mistakes Indian residents with US RSUs, ESPP, and stocks make every year. From wrong SBI TTBR dates to Section 112 vs 111A confusion to missed Schedule FA — with real consequences and exact fixes.
- US Investing·
From vest to ITR-2: the complete 12-step workflow for Indian RSU holders
Complete ITR-2 walkthrough for Indian RSU holders. Schedule S (salary), Schedule CG (capital gains), Schedule FA (foreign assets), Form 67 FTC claim (AY 2026-27), e-verification. Twelve steps with the exact fields.
- US Investing·
Reading your Morgan Stanley StockPlan Connect statement: a field-by-field guide for Indian residents
Field-by-field walkthrough of your Morgan Stanley statement. Where vest dates appear, how to find cost basis correctly, the 1042-S you might be missing, and how to file ITR-2 without errors.