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.
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 avoid it without SSNs. Banks collect this tax with strict penalties for…
Does the OBBBA Remittance Tax Apply to Green Card Holders and Visa Holders?
Green card and visa holders now pay a 1% OBBBA tax on transfers over $15. IRS oversight has…
Relief Programs and Advocacy for Immigrants Facing OBBBA Healthcare Cuts
The OBBBA restricts Medicaid eligibility for humanitarian entrants and requires work reporting, risking coverage loss for many immigrants.…
Does OBBBA’s Expanded Budget Fund Surveillance in Immigrant Communities?
The Senate’s 2025 bill triples enforcement funding to $74.9 billion, expanding detention and ICE activities. Legal visa-holders might…
Effective Date and Transition Rules for Remittance Tax in One Big Beautiful Bill
Beginning January 1, 2026, a 1% federal tax applies to cash-based international transfers from the U.S., impacting all…
Do Legal Immigrants Face Different Remittance Tax Rates Under OBBBA?
OBBBA establishes a 1% tax on all remittance senders including green card holders and U.S. citizens. The bill…
Which Immigrant Families Keep Medicaid and SNAP Under OBBBA Rules?
OBBBA 2026 cuts Medicaid and SNAP for immigrants, imposes a 3.5% remittance fee, and impacts 1.2M people, leading…
No Current Evidence OBBBA Affects F-1 Students’ In-State Tuition Eligibility
OBBBA may affect F-1 students’ access to in-state tuition waivers and state aid. Students should verify eligibility, gather…
One Big Beautiful Bill Passes, Indirectly Impacting H-1B Healthcare Access
The One Big Beautiful Bill includes major Medicaid cuts that may indirectly raise healthcare costs for H-1B visa…
Could Enhanced Deportation Funding Affect H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders?
Enhanced deportation funding under the 2025 OBBBA intensifies risks for H-1B and F-1 visa holders through stricter enforcement.…