U.S. Taxpayers with Indian NRE/NRO Accounts Risk Penalties If Interest Goes Unreported
U.S. residents must report Indian NRE/NRO interest and file FBAR/FATCA forms to avoid IRS penalties. Indian tax-exempt status…
₹1,25,000 Tax Deduction Under Section 80U and 80DD for Disability Relief
Learn the differences between Section 80U and 80DD for disability tax deductions in India, covering eligibility, fixed amounts,…
Payrolls Split OPT and H-1B Wages to Apply FICA Exemptions Correctly
Learn how to manage FICA tax exemptions when switching from OPT to H-1B status in 2026 to avoid…
F-1 Students Face Tax Residency After Five-Year Rule Exhausts Form 8843 Exemptions
F-1 students must track the five-year rule for tax residency to avoid filing errors and ensure they report…
Quebec Tightens CAQ for Studies Rules, Affecting International Students at MIFI
Quebec updates CAQ rules for 2026: sequential filing for families, higher financial thresholds, and a shift to 100%…
Florida Education Department Proposes Rule Requiring Proof of Citizenship for College Admission
Florida's Board of Education will vote June 30, 2026, on rules requiring proof of citizenship for college admission,…
Income-Tax Act, 2025 Redefines Charitable Trusts as Registered Non-Profit Organisations
India's 2026 tax framework consolidates non-profit rules into the RNPO category, requiring new registrations under Section 332 and…
Canadian Citizen Sentenced in $8.4M Paycheck Protection Fraud, Immigration Filings Also False
A Canadian citizen was sentenced in Florida for $8.4M COVID fraud and making false statements on green card…
Australian Federal Police Seize AUD 580,000 in Visa-Fraud Probe of Regional Sponsored Scheme
Australian authorities forfeit $580k and jail a middleman for visa fraud, warning that applicants are responsible for false…
Louisiana ICE Family Detention Center Plan in Alexandria Raises Fears for Immigrant Kids
U.S. authorities propose a new family detention site in Alexandria, Louisiana, raising concerns over fast-track deportations and environmental…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Says Real ID Now Easier in N.J. As Motor Vehicle Commission Adds Agencies
NJ Gov. Sherrill expands Real ID appointments and accepts digital documents to slash wait times and help residents…
Late-Year H-1B Worker Faces Payroll Withholding, but Substantial Presence Test Guides Form 1040 Filing
H-1B workers must use the Substantial Presence Test, not W-2 withholding, to determine if they file Form 1040…
Nris, H-1B Workers, Green Card Holders Face Year-Round U.S. Tax Rules. Stay Organized
A 2026 month-by-month tax checklist for NRIs and H-1B workers to manage global income, residency status, and documentation…
F-1 to H-1B Change Creates Dual-Status Tax Year. Now File a Dual-Status Tax Return
Learn how to navigate F-1 to H-1B tax transitions and avoid common dual-status filing errors during the 2026…