Jim Grey
Duluth Air and Aviation Expo Celebrates 25th Anniversary Milestone
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Duluth Air and Aviation Expo hosts elite teams, attracts 50,000 people, boosts Duluth’s…
ICE Raids in Los Angeles Trigger Economic Disruption as Workers Hide
ICE raids in Los Angeles during June 2025 led to 1,600+ arrests, major labor disruptions, and increased eviction…
South Dakota Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Rates
South Dakota’s 2025 minimum wage is $11.50 per hour for non-tipped workers, $5.75 for tipped. It rises annually…
American Airlines Adds New Winter Flights to Sun Valley, Aspen, and Santa Fe
For winter 2025-2026, American Airlines adds 50+ new routes, enhancing nonstop access to ski resorts and sun destinations…
Big Beautiful Bill’s Healthcare Rollback Hits Green Card Holders
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill restricts healthcare subsidies for immigrants, tightens H-1B visa requirements, expands border enforcement…
Detailed Breakdown of New York State Minimum Wage Rates for 2025
New York State’s minimum wage increases in 2025: $16.50/hour in NYC areas and $15.50 elsewhere, with tipped worker…
Detailed Breakdown of Maine’s Minimum Wage Rates for 2025
Maine’s 2025 minimum wage is $14.65 statewide, $15.50 in Portland, with higher tipped wages locally. Annual CPI-W adjustments…
South Carolina Minimum Wage in 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Rates
South Carolina’s minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour in 2025. Starting in 2026, the state sets its own…
Colorado Minimum Wage in 2025: Detailed State and Local Breakdown
In 2025, Colorado’s minimum wage rises to $14.81 for non-tipped workers, with local cities setting higher rates. Tipped…
Arizona Minimum Wage 2025: Full Breakdown of Rates and Rules
Starting January 2025, Arizona’s minimum wage is $14.70 per hour, increased by inflation. Flagstaff and Tucson have higher…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill’s Remittance Tax on H-1B Diaspora Transfers
Starting 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill enforces a 1% tax on U.S. remittances. India, Mexico, and the…
Impact of SALT Cap Changes on High-Income H-1B Visa Holders’ Tax Brackets
The OBBB Act temporarily raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000, but phases it out for MAGI over…
Does the New Excise Tax Under OBBB Trigger FBAR for H-1B Holders?
A new 1% excise tax on electronic remittances begins in 2026 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.…
Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Require SSNs for Child Tax Credit Eligibility?
The OBBBA increases the Child Tax Credit but requires both parents to have work-eligible Social Security Numbers if…
Annual Remittance Tax Cost Difference for Single vs Dual-Income H-1B Households Under OBBBA
From December 31, 2025, a 1% excise tax on remittances impacts nonresident H-1B visa holders, doubling costs for…