Housing
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Maine Governor Janet Mills Extends Affordable Housing Tax Credit Through 2036
Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2116, extending Maine's Affordable Housing Income Tax Credit through 2036 to boost long-term housing development and...
Home Office Faces Hundreds of Claims Over Asylum Families in Single Rooms
The Home Office faces legal challenges over asylum room-sharing policies under Operation Maximise, with new guidance taking effect…
$10 Trillion Abroad: How Sovereign Funds and Pension Funds Outpace Forex Reserves
Explore how sovereign wealth and pension funds allow nations to invest globally beyond traditional forex reserves to secure…
Home Affairs Signals New Path to Permanent Residency for Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Holders
South Africa urges ZEP holders to apply for mainstream visas or permanent residency before May 2027 as officials…
Pennsylvania Pension Exemption Lets Immigrants Keep Social Security Tax-Free After 59.5
Pennsylvania exempts Social Security and pensions from state tax for 2026 residents, though foreign pensions and early withdrawals…
Nonresident Investors Face Tight 1031 Exchange Rules in 2026 Under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Learn the 2026 rules for Section 1031 exchanges to defer real estate capital gains through strict property qualifications,…
IRS Revises Publication 551 for 2026, U.S. Property Basis Rules Affect Depreciation
Understand IRS property basis rules for 2026, including how depreciation, improvements, and inheritance affect your tax liability and…
DHS and USCIS Back Smilehub 2026 Study Ranking 10 Cheapest States for Immigrants
Virginia and Georgia lead the 2026 rankings for immigrant-friendly states as rising federal fees and policy changes make…
IRS Confirms 100% Bonus Depreciation Under Section 168(k) for Property 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…
Albanese Government Moves to Scrap Capital Gains Tax Discount for Investors
Albanese Government signals potential cuts to capital gains tax discounts for investors following a Senate inquiry aimed at…