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August 13, 2021
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I need to file tax return in India and showcase that I have paid taxes in USA to avoid double taxation. Which documents are good evidence for tax payments in USA?

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I only have salary slips to show deduction of taxes. I wonder if there is better document.

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Employee
August 13, 2021

If you are a US resident you must file a US tax return. Resident (for tax purposes) means that you are a citizen, a green card holder, or a resident alien who passes the substantial presence test. 

If you are a non-resident, you must file a US tax return for your US-sourced income.  Non-resident means you are an alien who does not pass the substantial presence test, which usually means that you were in the United States you lived in the United States less than 183 days counting all of the days this year and 1/3 of the days last year.  US sourced income generally means income that was paid to you while you were living and working in the US, and generally does not include income paid to you while you were living overseas, even if the company is based in the US.  TurboTax cannot prepare a tax return for a non-resident alien, this is form 1040-NR and TurboTax does not include it. You will have to find another software provider.

 

If you are subject to US taxation and file a tax return, that would be the proof that you show to your home country, the completed and signed tax return.

ashishjwrAuthor
August 13, 2021

Financial year in India is April to March. I started earning in USA in Feb. Now I will file taxes in USA next year but I have to file taxes in India now (and declare US income). So I don’t have US tax return. Also tax return would not be able to show taxes specifically paid in Feb and March.

Employee
August 13, 2021

@pk12_2  is quite knowledgeable about international tax situations and may have a suggestion for this situation when she is next in the forum.   (Thanks, pk!)

July 22, 2024

Hi @ashishjwr, what did you do for your situation?

I'm in the same boat this year. I came to the USA in February. My CA says paystubs are not accepted as proof. What documents did you submit while filing your tax in India?

Employee
July 22, 2024

@5617654 , is there something I can do for you ?

 

I will circle back once I hear from you .

 

pk