Impact of New Remittance Excise Tax on H‑1B Families Sending Money Home
Starting January 2026, a 1% federal tax applies on cash remittances sent abroad, impacting H-1B families. The tax…
Can H-1B Spouses Filing Jointly Claim Student Loan Interest Deductions Post-OBB Act?
H-1B visa holders maintain eligibility to deduct $2,500 in student loan interest when filing jointly. The One Big…
Transitioning from H1B to B1/B2 Terminates Status and Requires New Petition
Switching from H1B to B1/B2 terminates work status and requires a new H1B petition. Without a prior H1B…
Understanding Concurrent H-1B Employment: Working for Multiple Employers
Concurrent H-1B employment permits foreign workers to work for multiple employers legally, requiring separate petitions and LCAs. The…
H-4 and H4 EAD Filing Strategies and 2025 Policy Updates
H-4 EAD applications now process independently, resulting in longer delays averaging four to six months without premium options.…
Italy Updates Work Visa Rules with Digital Processing and Biometric Data
The 2025 reforms transform Italy’s work visa system by digitizing applications, enforcing timely employer confirmations, and adding quota-exempt…
2025 Tax Bill Offers Breaks for Tips and Overtime, Leaves SSN Rules Unclear
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act offers tax breaks on Social Security, tips, and overtime pay while…
Could Deficit Boost from One Big Beautiful Bill Raise Mortgage and Auto Loan Rates for H‑1B Visa Holders?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will increase the U.S. deficit and likely raise mortgage and auto loan…
Will Excise Tax on Remittances in OBBB Deter H‑1B Holders From Sponsoring Family?
The proposed excise tax on remittances would add costs for H-1B holders sending funds abroad. Senate exemptions might…
New IRS Reporting Rules for H-1B Holders Under One Big Beautiful Bill
Starting July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may require H-1B holders to pay a 3.5% tax…
Do H‑1B Spouses Filing Jointly Qualify for Education Credits in 2025?
Spouses of H-1B visa holders filing jointly can claim American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning credits if they meet…
Do Remittance Taxes Under OBBB Act Differ for H-1B Joint vs Separate Filers?
Effective after 2025, the OBBB Act introduces a 1% remittance tax on money sent abroad from U.S. banks…
Are H-1B Self-Employed Individuals Subject to New Taxes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill?
From July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enhances the QBI deduction and bonus depreciation but introduces…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill on SALT Deduction for Dual-Income H-1B Families
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act proposes raising the SALT deduction cap to $40,000, easing federal taxes for…