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by vsblr
Fri Nov 16, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: USA 401k/IRA/Roth Strategy
Topic: Laptop repair
Replies: -1
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Laptop repair

Another positive review for Global technologies at CTC (Chenoy technology center). Shweta computer asks for too much - they quoted Rs1500 for the parts (+600 for service) to replace a pair of speakers in a laptop. Global did it for about 350 (part) + 550 (service).
by vsblr
Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum:
Topic: Will Black and Decker Drill 12 V work in india ?
Replies: -1
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Will Black and Decker Drill 12 V work in india ?

[QUOTE=zen;468552]I would like to revive this thread and check with the team on whether we get good drills in India. I did see the Bosch link and did find dealers but would like to know if they are priced right. I'm just looking at buying one of the those simple cordless (battery charged ...
by vsblr
Fri May 06, 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: Life in USA
Topic: IT Fake Experience encounters
Replies: -1
Views: 0

IT Fake Experience encounters

Reading this Hindu Wikileaks article reminded me of this thread

[URL="http://www.thehindu.com/news/the-india-cables/article1712443.ece"]Hyderabad a U.S. visa fraud hub[/URL] [url]http://www.thehindu.com/news/the-india-cables/article1712443.ece[/url]
by vsblr
Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:07 pm
Forum: TAT Admin Office
Topic: MT: US Tax for NRA (Non-Resident Aliens)
Replies: -1
Views: 143

MT: US Tax for NRA (Non-Resident Aliens)

[B]Penalty on early withdrawal of savings and IRA distribution [/B] In 1040NR, line 30 is "Penalty on early withdrawal of savings", this entry will reduce the adjusted gross income. My 2010 AGI is primarily from a rollover IRA early distribution. I have to pay the 10% penalty (line 56, 1040NR). Can ...
by vsblr
Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: R2I - Goods to Take to India
Topic: What Car to buy in India after R2I ?
Replies: -1
Views: 200

What Car to buy in India after R2I ?

The SX4 felt very sluggish and underpowered compared to the Honda city. SX4 is 1200kg with 105 ps, City is 1100kg with 116ps. [URL]http://www.carwale.com/research/comparecars/carcomparison.aspx?car1=1611&car2=1634&car3=1612&car4=1636[/URL] . This lack of power will be more of an issue with the ...
by vsblr
Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:40 am
Forum:
Topic: Taking Apple iPad to India
Replies: -1
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Taking Apple iPad to India

Reliance runs the Apple istores in various Indian Malls. They had advertised the ipad wifi version here. I think it starts at Rs 27000.
by vsblr
Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: TAT Admin Office
Topic: MT: US Tax for NRA (Non-Resident Aliens)
Replies: -1
Views: 143

MT: US Tax for NRA (Non-Resident Aliens)

[B]Child Tax Credit in 1040NR [/B] We R2Ied in 2009 and filed 1040 for 2009. Indian citizen, no GC. I do not have substantial US presence in 2010- so this time I have to file 1040NR. Took some Rollover-IRA (early) distributions and have some interest/dividend income. 1. I understand that we do not ...
by vsblr
Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:26 pm
Forum:
Topic: IDFC - Infrastructure Bonds - closes on Oct 18, 2010
Replies: -1
Views: 0

IDFC - Infrastructure Bonds - closes on Oct 18, 2010

RRK, How to find this bond in the online trading account - is there a symbol or such. Do all (online) brokerages sell this or do we have to approach IDFC directly? Regarding the noise in the thread: people have very amusing opinions about taxes and investment. This solid belief in the returns from ...
by vsblr
Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:48 am
Forum:
Topic: IDFC - Infrastructure Bonds - closes on Oct 18, 2010
Replies: -1
Views: 0

IDFC - Infrastructure Bonds - closes on Oct 18, 2010

Thanks RRK for posting this. Attached are an ad and a news item on this. The ad says - "10 year bond I requires a demat account and PAN card". So does this imply that you can invest in series 3/4 without a demat account.
by vsblr
Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: Community Lounge
Topic: URGENT: Need help with Indian Tax calculations on US Income
Replies: -1
Views: 11

URGENT: Need help with Indian Tax calculations on US Income

For such a long stay you should have 2 (definitely) or 3 years (if your past 7 years of visits to India are short) of RNOR status in Indian taxation -please find the RNOR calculator in one of the other threads or for [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]definition and [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]RNOR [/SIZE ...

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