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    Nov 24, 2015, 11:46 AM
    H4 Visa - Receive money from family abroad
    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
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    Nov 24, 2015, 07:11 PM
    It is perfectly legal for you to receive money from overseas. It is neither taxable income nor does it have to be reported for the amounts you are speaking of.
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    Nov 25, 2015, 03:24 PM
    Thanks so much for the answer!Is there any particular document you can point me to that explains this?
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    Nov 25, 2015, 04:52 PM
    No, it is general tax law.
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