US Franchise Tax Filing from India takes just 15 minutes – and you can charge USD 50–100 per return.
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This US filing takes only 15 minutes, and you can complete it from India while earning in USD.
If you are already working on Indian tax filing, you will be surprised to find that you can handle US corporate and tax filing as well very easily, even from India.
What is US Franchise Tax?
Let’s take the example of one such tax – franchise tax.
In the US, any corporation doing business in a specific state must pay franchise tax to that state.
- Each state has separate franchise tax rates
- Each follows a specific calculation method
Example: Delaware
- Minimum: USD 175
- Maximum cap: USD 200,000
👉 Franchise tax is different from state income tax.
How to File US Franchise Tax (15-Minute Process)
See this video on how to file a franchise tax return for Delaware in just 15 minutes, prepared by Priyanka Sinnarkar (our course anchor for US tax courses).
Here is the video: https://youtu.be/VAbV0m8Mb28
Scope for Remote US Tax Work from India
Apart from franchise tax and state income tax, there are other filings such as:
- Federal income tax
- State sales tax
- Payroll tax
These filings are numerous but not difficult to learn.
Earning Potential in US Tax & Bookkeeping
SMEs, startups, professionals, and wealthy individuals pay significantly when hiring US finance professionals:
- US Bookkeepers: USD 60/hour (minimum)
- US CPAs: USD 300+/hour
👉 In comparison, Indian professionals can earn:
- USD 10–15/hour
- Around USD 2,000–3,000/month
Real Success Stories
Priyanka Ashok Mandhani
- 2020 graduate, based in Germany
- Works on LLC incorporation, bylaws drafting, company dissolution
- Clients from Dubai, Canada, Germany, US
- Earns USD 1100/month, total earnings USD 10,000+
Priya Jain (CA, Delhi)
- Started freelancing in Nov 2023
- Secured 4 long-term US clients
- Works on incorporation, taxation, payroll
- Earns USD 3000–4000/month
- Founder of LedgerLine (US-registered firm)
Pratik Jain (B.Com Graduate)
- Started with bookkeeping & tax filing
- Earned USD 300+ initially
- Later secured a full-time job
- Filed 51 ITRs + earned ₹80K extra
- Now earns ₹80,000/month
👉 Even B.Com students can do this work!
Do You Need a US CPA License?
No.
You do not need to be an enrolled agent or CPA to file franchise tax returns.
👉 Many professionals in India are already doing this work and earning:
- USD 50–100 per return
- Starting from USD 10–15/hour
Why US Tax Work is a Great Opportunity
- 100% work can be done online
- Higher pay compared to Indian work
- Strong demand due to heavy compliance in the US
- US CPAs often outsource work to India
👉 You can:
- Get freelance gigs
- Work with international clients
- Join a KPO firm with better pay
How to Get Started
There are 20–30 similar high-income skills you can learn to enter this field.
US corporate and tax filing work is much easier than you think once you learn the process.
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