NRIs Can Now Use UPI in India with Foreign Mobile Numbers
By mid-2025, NRIs can use UPI with international mobile numbers for secure payments in India, supported by major…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
Donald Trump Considers Deporting U.S. Citizens Amid Controversy
President Trump suggested deporting U.S.-born citizens with criminal records, defying the 14th Amendment. No policy exists, but expanded…
Understanding Accounting Periods: Calendar Year vs Fiscal Year Explained
Selecting the correct accounting period and method is crucial for U.S. taxes. Most individuals choose the calendar year…
California Explains Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Cutting Remittance Tax to 1%
Starting July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enforces a 1% tax on specific remittance methods by…
NRIs in the US Speak Out Against Discrimination and Exclusion
In 2025, NRIs in the US face new workplace scrutiny under EEOC and a proposed 5% remittance tax.…
General IRS Return Requirements for Valid Taxpayer Identification Numbers
Filing U.S. taxes requires valid Taxpayer Identification Numbers: SSNs for eligible workers, ITINs for non-eligible filers, and ATINs…
Visakhapatnam Resident Achieves Rare EB-1 Green Card in 2025
A Visakhapatnam resident’s 2025 EB-1 green card approval highlights the challenges Indian applicants face due to backlog delays.…
US Layoffs Surge 80% with Nearly 700,000 Jobs Cut in Five Months
US layoffs increased 80% in early 2025, especially in tech (74,700+) and retail (75,802+). Stricter H-1B visa rules…
Indian Schengen Visa Rejections Hit 18% in 2025, Austria Most Restrictive
Indian Schengen visa rejections rose to 18% in 2025, causing €16 million lost in non-refundable fees. Austria leads…