Preserving U.S. Social Security for H-1B Workers Returning to India
If H-1B workers earn 40 Social Security credits (about ten years), they can receive U.S. retirement benefits in…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
IMF Defines Forex Reserves as Balance-Of-Payments Shield. India Holds $697 Billion
India's forex reserves hit $697.1 billion in April 2026, securing 11 months of imports and stabilizing the rupee…
Central Board Revises Gold, Silver, Edible Oil Tariffs in Notification No. 37/2026
India revises tariff values for gold (USD 1,526), silver (USD 2,427), and palm oil (USD 1,141) via Notification…
IRS Grants Hawaii Taxpayers Extensions Under July 8, 2026, Disaster Relief Act
IRS and Hawaii extend 2026 tax deadlines to July for storm victims. Federal relief ends July 8; state…
Oman to Introduce 5% Personal Income Tax for High Earners Starting 2028
Oman introduces a 5% personal income tax for high earners starting 2028, with the first electronic filings due…
IRS Says Marijuana Budtenders Could Get Tip Tax Break—but Only After Federal Legalization
New federal tax rules allow $25k in tip deductions, but marijuana budtenders face uncertainty due to the ongoing…
Washington Residents Pay Federal Taxes on Tax Day 2026 as State Income Tax Faces Court
Washington's new 9.9% tax on income over $1M faces a constitutional lawsuit and a 2026 repeal referendum as…
1% Excise Tax Hits Remittance Transfers Under Proposed REG-114499-25 Rules
The IRS issued proposed rules for the 2026 1% remittance tax on cash-funded transfers, targeting physical payments while…
53 Million Use Trump Tax Exemptions on Tax Day, Treasury Reports
Treasury reports 53 million filers used 2025 tax law breaks in 2026, with average refunds rising to $3,462…