Sikkimese Income-Tax Exemption Is Real. But Many Still Must File ITR
The Sikkim tax exemption applies only to legally defined Sikkimese individuals on income sourced within the state, based…
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ICE Targets OPT Fraud, Putting F-1 Students and Employers on Alert to Verify Form I-983
U.S. authorities intensify OPT fraud crackdowns. Students and employers must ensure real-time SEVIS accuracy to protect 2026 visa…
North Carolina Lowers Income Tax Rate and Funds Teacher Raises in Budget Framework
North Carolina GOP leaders reach a 2026 budget deal pairing state employee raises with phased income tax cuts…
Wealthy Donors Could Double Tax Breaks Using Trump Accounts for Stock Gifts
White House considers allowing stock donations to Trump Accounts in 2026, offering major tax breaks for wealthy donors…
Lawmakers Propose Slowing Income Tax Cuts to Fund Teacher Raises in Budget Deal
NC lawmakers propose slowing income tax cuts to fund teacher raises, aiming for a 2.99% rate by 2033…
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Income Tax Relief, Solar Tax Credits Hit $40 Million Cap
Hawaii locks in 2026 income tax relief for families, adds a 13% rate for top earners, and caps…
India Hikes Customs Duty on Gold and Silver to 15%, Cites West Asia Crisis
India hikes gold and silver import duties to 15% as of May 13, 2026, to curb the trade…
United Nations Warns Equatorial Guinea Over U.S. Deportees at Risk of Third-Country Return
UN experts warn that U.S. deportations to Equatorial Guinea in 2026 risk 'chain refoulement' for migrants with established…
H-1B Workers Risk Filing Wrong U.S. Tax Return as Form 1040-NR Meets Substantial Presence Test
H-1B workers should not assume visa status determines tax filing. The substantial presence test, foreign income, and transition…