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USCIS Warns: Guests Must ‘Act Like It’ Under Expanded Social Media Vetting

USCIS expanded social media screening in 2025, adding social media fields to nine forms and requiring five years of handles.…

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. Room and…

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 MSAs (Box…

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 protections, service-connected…

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 the property…

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 if they…

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 after 2006…

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 sale gain…