IRS Says Average Tax Refund Hit $3,571, a 10.9% Increase as Direct Deposit Refunds Rise
The 2026 tax filing deadline is April 15. IRS data shows average refunds are up 10.9% to $3,571.…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
Greece Extends Fast-Track Visa Scheme for Turkish Travelers Ahead of European Commission Review
Greece extends its fast-track island visa for Turkish citizens through April 2027, allowing seven-day stays on 12 Aegean…
Green Card Holder Tax Guide 2026: One Big Beautiful Bill for Worldwide Income and FBAR
Green Card holders must file 2025 taxes and FBARs by April 15, 2026. Failure to comply can risk…
Trump’s Justice Department Drops 23,000 Criminal Probes as Pam Bondi Declines in February 2025
Justice Department closes 23,000 cases to prioritize 32,000 new immigration prosecutions under Attorney General Pam Bondi in 2026.
Maharashtra Extends GST Appeal Deadline to June 30, 2026, for Earlier Tribunal Orders
Maharashtra GST tribunal appeal deadline extended to June 30, 2026 for orders received before April 1. Standard 3-month…
SEZ Units Secure Duty Exemption Under Domestic Supply Promotion Policy
India grants one-year customs duty exemptions for SEZ manufacturers to sell goods domestically, easing pressure from 2026 global…
New Income Tax Act Takes Effect Today, Alters Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance Calculations
India's 2026 labor rules mandate basic pay at 50% of CTC, increasing retirement savings while potentially reducing monthly…
UK Tourists Pay €20 Airport Charge in Majorca and Tenerife Under New ETIAS Rule
EU confirms €20 ETIAS fee for 2026. UK tourists and visa-exempt travelers must pay for authorization to enter…
U.S. Expands Social Media Screening to Fiancé Visa and Religious Worker Applicants
U.S. expands social media screening to 14 more visa categories in 2026, requiring 5-year handle disclosure and public…