ninioautista
Nov 24, 2015, 11:46 AM
Hi
I'm currently on an H1-B visa and my wife has an H4
Her family want's to send her money every month (between 150$-350$) to help her but I wanted to know 2 things about it before accepting the money. (it would be coming to my wife's US Paypal Account)
1) Is it LEGAL? I mean, is it allowed under the H4 visa to receive money from Family?
If it is legal, do we have to do something tax wise? Or is it just a gift from her family?
I'd try reading IRS documents regarding the H1B/H4 visa and taxes but for the life of me it seems to be written so a regular person wouldn't understand it :p
I'd really appreciate any help on this matter
I'm currently on an H1-B visa and my wife has an H4
Her family want's to send her money every month (between 150$-350$) to help her but I wanted to know 2 things about it before accepting the money. (it would be coming to my wife's US Paypal Account)
1) Is it LEGAL? I mean, is it allowed under the H4 visa to receive money from Family?
If it is legal, do we have to do something tax wise? Or is it just a gift from her family?
I'd try reading IRS documents regarding the H1B/H4 visa and taxes but for the life of me it seems to be written so a regular person wouldn't understand it :p
I'd really appreciate any help on this matter