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Know how tax planning can help with US estate tax
Published 24 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis Indian professionals holding US ESOPs and RSUs face a significant risk of up to 40% US estate tax on assets exceeding $60,000 after their
Synopsis Indian professionals holding US ESOPs and RSUs face a significant risk of up to 40% US estate tax on assets exceeding $60,000 after their death. This applies even if they are non-residents. Experts suggest strategies like routing shares through GIFT City, investing in UCITS ETFs, or lifetime gifting to mitigate this substantial tax burden for legal heirs.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 7:01 AM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 9:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Indian professionals holding US ESOPs and RSUs face a significant risk of up to 40% US estate tax on assets exceeding $60,000 after their death.
This applies even if they are non-residents.
Experts suggest strategies like routing shares through GIFT City, investing in UCITS ETFs, or lifetime gifting to mitigate this substantial tax burden for legal heirs.