USCIS Strengthens Screening and Vetting, Sees Tax Filing as Positive Immigration Attribute
USCIS now mandates tax compliance as a core factor for N-400 and I-485 approvals, using IRS transcripts to…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
IRS Moves Tax Deadline for Louisiana Storm Victims to March 31, 2026
IRS extends tax deadlines to March 31, 2026, for Louisiana and Tennessee storm victims. Relief is automatic for…
IRS Commissioner Promises Faster Income Tax Refunds as Direct Deposits Still Delay
IRS data confirms most 2026 tax refunds are issued within 21 days, debunking claims of a 35-day average…
IRS Extends May 15, 2026 Tax Deadline for 10,000 Homeland Security Workers
IRS extends tax deadline to May 15, 2026, for DHS employees affected by the shutdown, offering automatic penalty…
VITA Sites and IRS Free File Offer 2026 Tax Help for Immigrants with Itins
The April 15, 2026 tax deadline applies to most immigrants. Free filing help via VITA and IRS Free…
IRS Rules Still Put Repairs in Current Deduction, Improvements Under Depreciation
Learn how to distinguish repairs from improvements for 2026 tax filings. Understand IRS safe harbors and capitalization rules…
IRS Confirms 100% Bonus Depreciation for Property Acquired After Jan. 19, 2025
IRS restores 100% Bonus Depreciation for 2026. Learn how Section 179 and 168(k) sequence to maximize first-year write-offs…
U.S. Border Officers Use Device Searches to Screen Canadian Travelers’ Admissibility
Canada warns travelers that U.S. border agents can search phones and tablets in 2026; travelers should minimize data…
Automated Layoff Emails Put H-1B Workers in Employer-Sponsored Visas at Risk
Automated layoffs are creating urgent visa and health insurance crises for H-1B workers, who must navigate a 60-day…