Taxes
Tax filing requirements for immigrants, visa holders, expats, and NRIs. Covers 2026 brackets, treaty benefits, FBAR and FATCA compliance, ITIN applications, and state tax obligations for non-residents.
Impact of 1% Remittance Excise Tax on H-1B Single-Income Professionals
Starting January 2026, a 1% excise tax on remittances affects H-1B visa holders and other senders. Banks automatically deduct the tax, raising transfer costs and paperwork. Refunds are possible if…
Will Dual-Income H-1B Households in High-Tax States Face Higher Marginal Rates Under Revised SALT Cap?
The SALT deduction cap may rise to $40,000 in 2025 for incomes below $500,000, giving tax relief to…
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Shape Future Immigration Policies
Passed July 3, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill raises immigration fees, adds a remittance tax, and increases…
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affects Federal Tax Brackets for Single-Income H‑1B Families
Effective 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill permanently keeps lower federal tax rates and raises standard deductions, aiding…
Are Any States Exempt From OBBBA Penalties on Immigrant Healthcare Expansion?
OBBBA cuts federal Medicaid funding from 90% to 80% for immigrant healthcare expansion states, excluding non-expansion states. Millions…
2025 H-1B Policy Updates Drive Increased Employer Scrutiny and Compliance
USCIS enforces stricter H-1B rules starting 2025, including a new Form I-129 and wage standards. Employers face audits…
No Clear Impact of OBBBA on Visa Renewals or Green Card Processing Yet
OBBBA’s impact on visa and green card processes is uncertain. USCIS requires simultaneous medical exams with green card…
2025 Immigration Updates: Enhanced Worksite Enforcement and Registration Rules
US immigration rules require all non-citizens to register by April 2025 and adhere to updated H-2B visa regulations.…
Can Undocumented Workers Still Send Remittances Under OBBBA?
The July 2025 OBBBA tax requires a 3.5% fee on all U.S. remittances, affecting undocumented workers who cannot…
Will Legal Immigrants Qualify for OBBBA’s Expanded Child Tax Credit?
OBBBA changes expand child tax credits mainly for legal immigrants with Social Security numbers, exclude mixed-status families, and…