Sai Sankar
Google Engineer on H-1B Considers Returning to India Amid Visa Uncertainty and Family
A 28-year-old Google H-1B engineer faces a choice: stay in the U.S. for career benefits or return to…
Kuwait Launches Digital ‘Kuwait Visa’ Platform With Four-Tier System
In August 2025 Kuwait introduced the Kuwait Visa Platform, a digital four‑tier system expanding access for tourists, families,…
Is the UK Losing Its Appeal for Indian Students and Professionals?
Policy changes—£41,700 Skilled Worker threshold and dependants ban from January 2024—drove Indian work visas down 50% and student…
H‑1B Lottery Ends: Wage‑Based Selection to Favor Highest Salaries
On August 14, 2025, the White House approved a rule replacing the H-1B lottery with wage-based rankings. DHS…
Workers’ Compensation and Injury Payments: What Is Tax‑Exempt
Updated August 16, 2025: Workers’ compensation, compensatory damages for physical injury, and qualifying life insurance proceeds are generally…
2023 Foreign Earned Income and Housing Exclusions: Rules and Limits
Americans abroad can exclude up to $120,000 (2023) of foreign earned income using Form 2555 if they have…
Overview of 529 Qualified Tuition Programs and Tax Treatment
529 plans (QTPs) provide tax-free growth and tax-free distributions for qualified education expenses; K–12 tuition cap is $10,000…
Tax Rules for Scholarships, Fellowships, and Education Benefits Explained
You can exclude qualified scholarships, bond interest, and Coverdell ESA distributions when used for tuition and required fees.…
Guide to Employer-Provided Fringe Benefits: What Is Excludable from Income
Fringe benefits can be excluded or taxable based on specific IRS rules. Key exclusions: employer health plans, Archer…
Tax Exclusion Rules for Service-Connected Military and Government Pensions
Learn when military and government disability pensions are tax-free federally, who qualifies, and required proof. Key points: 1975…
QPRI Exclusion Continues Through 2025; $750K/$375K Limits Apply
QPRI permits excluding forgiven mortgage debt used to buy, build, or substantially improve your principal residence for discharges…
Section 121 Home Sale Exclusion: Ownership, Use, and Limits Explained
Section 121 lets sellers exclude up to $250,000 (single) or $500,000 (joint) of gain on a main home…
Depreciation Recapture Reduces Section 121 Exclusion on Home Sale
In 2025, Section 121 permits exclusion of up to $250,000 ($500,000 married) if you owned and lived in…
Comprehensive List of Income Exclusions and Tax-Free Items Explained
Immigrants filing U.S. taxes can reduce taxable income using exclusions: tax-exempt municipal bond interest, up to $250,000/$500,000 home…
Indian H‑1B Holder Describes Swift Jamaica Visa Renewal Experience
An H‑1B worker traveled to Jamaica July 27–August 2, 2025, found open interview slots via usvisaslots.app, submitted DS‑160…