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.
General IRS Return Requirements for Valid Taxpayer Identification Numbers
Filing U.S. taxes requires valid Taxpayer Identification Numbers: SSNs for eligible workers, ITINs for non-eligible filers, and ATINs for adopted children. Certain tax credits like the Earned Income Credit need…
When Will the New 1% Remittance Tax Officially Take Effect?
The proposed US 1% remittance tax targets cash-based transfers over $15 and exempts bank and card use. It…
What the New Senate Tax Bill Means for Indians Living in America
The Senate passed a tax bill imposing a 1% remittance tax on non-citizens, permanent family tax benefits, and…
Senate Advances Trump’s Tax Bill: What It Means for Immigrants
A Senate 51-49 vote advanced Trump’s tax and immigration bill, increasing enforcement and restricting benefits for immigrants. It…
U.S. Draft Law Lowers Remittance Tax to 1%, Exempts Bank Transfers
The Senate’s 1% remittance tax targets non-citizens sending cash, money order, or cashier’s check transfers after 12/31/2025. Bank…
Senate Lowers Asylum Fee to $100, Removes $1,000 Fee from GOP Tax Bill
The Senate reduced proposed asylum fees to $100, while House and Senate tax bills diverge on SALT deductions…
Understanding Form 1040 and 1040-SR Tax Filing Requirements
U.S. taxpayers use Form 1040 or 1040-SR (65+) to report income. Attach necessary schedules for additional income or…
Avelo Deportation Flights Spark Bill Targeting Jet Fuel Tax Exemptions
New York’s SAFE AIR Act targets jet fuel tax exemptions for airlines conducting deportation flights without due process…
Tax Return Filing Requirements for U.S. Citizens, Residents, and Dependents
IRS raised 2025 tax deductions and updated rules for visa holders. Nonresident aliens file Form 1040-NR. Income from…
DGCA Launches Full Aviation Safety Audit Post Air India Crash
India’s DGCA responded to the June 2025 Air India crash with a comprehensive, risk-based aviation audit. Covering airlines,…