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.
Moving costs from the US to Switzerland are higher than you think
Moving from the US to Switzerland requires an upfront budget of $12,000–$20,000 and monthly expenses from $3,350 per person. Prepare for high rent deposits, mandatory health insurance, and higher living…
Federal judge orders Trump administration to return migrants to El Salvador
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must actively facilitate the return of wrongly deported unaccompanied minors…
RRSP and Superannuation transfers to the USA face strict rules
Moving Canadian RRSP or Australian Superannuation funds to the USA involves withdrawals, dual taxation, and strict reporting. Direct…
Tax Implications to Know When Moving Foreign Assets to the US
Transferring your own foreign assets to the US is not taxed, but reporting rules like FBAR, FATCA, and…
IRS requires banks to report international transfers over $10,000
For U.S. persons, banks report international transfers exceeding $10,000. Individuals must file FBAR (FinCEN 114) if foreign accounts…
Mark Carney denies urging young Canadians to use offshore tax havens
Satirical rumors about Mark Carney urging offshore accounts for young Canadians are unfounded. However, Brookfield’s legal tax strategies…
New Tax Bill 2025 ends Nil TDS Certificate for Non-Resident Indians
India’s New Tax Bill 2025 removes Nil TDS Certificates for all, including NRIs, from April 2026. NRIs must…
NRIs may still face tax scrutiny under new Income Tax Bill
The 2025 Income Tax Bill brings tighter residency and reporting rules for NRIs. With DTAA tightening, global income…
Arkansas extends 2025 tax return deadlines after federal disaster
In 2025, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee tax return deadlines are extended to November 3 due to federal disasters.…
UK and France discuss Channel migrant return agreement
UK and France are negotiating a one-for-one Channel Migrant swap: returned migrants are balanced by admitting legal asylum…