A Cross-Border Finance & Tax Podcast To Filter Out The Noise
Hosted by Jane Mepham, CFP & Manasa Nadig, EA
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The International Money Café Podcast addresses the unique financial, tax, and life challenges faced by foreign-born individuals, foreign nationals on work visas, and U.S expats living outside the U.S.
Join us as we navigate the financial complexities, decode the challenges, and provide actionable strategies for thriving financially in a global landscape.
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Ep 67:Visa to Wealth: Brewing Success with H-1B and O-1 Visas
We discuss strategies for building wealth in the U.S. while on non-immigrant work visas, specifically the H-1B and O-1 visas.
We explore the complexities of visa regulations, investment opportunities, tax implications, and the importance of compliance with immigration laws.
We emphasize the need for careful financial planning and consideration of individual circumstances when navigating wealth-building strategies as a visa holder.
Takeaways
Building wealth on a non-immigrant visa requires compliance with immigration laws.
Visa holders can invest in employer-sponsored retirement plans and brokerage accounts, but must check eligibility with the brokerage.
Day trading may jeopardize visa status.
Rental property investments must be passive to avoid visa status issues.
Spouses on dependent visas may have limited work options unless they obtain an EAD.
Tax reporting for visa holders is similar to that of citizens, requiring the reporting of worldwide income.
Meet Your Hosts
Jane Mepham, CFP and
Manasa Nadig, EA
Jane Mepham, CFP®, and Manasa Nadig, EA, are leading experts revolutionizing cross-border financial and tax advice for green card holders, foreign-born U.S. citizens, foreign nationals on work visas, and U.S. expats.
Jane, the founder of Elgon Financial Advisors in Austin, TX, and Manasa, the founder of MN Tax & Business Services in Plymouth, MI, combine their extensive knowledge and personal experiences to provide invaluable insights on the podcast.
Explore their journeys and expertise through their blogs, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
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