Indian investors can face tax in both the US and India on US stock dividends.
US tax can be withheld at source
The gross dividend still needs to be reported in India
A Foreign Tax Credit may help offset eligible US tax paid
Even dividends left untouched in your brokerage account still need to be reported
One dividend. Two tax systems. One detail investors often miss.
To read more, click: How Are US Dividends Taxed for Indian Investors? (2026 Guide)