LedgersCFO Blog: US-India Startup Finance, Tax and Compliance

Practical US-India startup guides covering finance, tax filings, bookkeeping and cross-border compliance.

Form 8802: US Tax Residency Guide

US corporations earning treaty-country income need Form 6166, obtained by filing Form 8802. The fee, timeline, and December 1 deadline to calendar.

Form 5472 for Foreign-Owned LLCs

Foreign-owned single-member LLCs must file Form 5472 every year, even at zero income. Miss it and the penalty starts at $25,000 per form, per year.

Section 174A: Your R&D Deduction Guide

Section 174A restores immediate expensing for domestic R&E costs. Learn when to deduct it all, when to capitalize instead, and how to choose the cheaper option.

Form 1120: Small Business Filing Guide

Form 1120 is due even at zero revenue, and a missed Form 5472 attachment carries a $25,000 penalty. Deadlines, schedules, and costly mistakes explained.

US Compliance for Good Standing

Learn what US compliance services cover, from entity registrations to payroll filings, and how to keep your business in good standing.

How is income taxed in the USA

US income tax runs on two tracks: individual brackets from 10% to 37%, and a flat 21% corporate rate. How each works, plus rules for foreign businesses.

Professional Bookkeeping Services

Learn what professional bookkeeping services include, how they shorten month-end close, and what to expect when choosing a provider.