Lawmakers Propose Slowing Income Tax Cuts to Fund Teacher Raises in Budget Deal
NC lawmakers propose slowing income tax cuts to fund teacher raises, aiming for a 2.99% rate by 2033…
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Income Tax Relief, Solar Tax Credits Hit $40 Million Cap
Hawaii locks in 2026 income tax relief for families, adds a 13% rate for top earners, and caps…
Homeland Security Reviews Federal Medical Cannabis Reclassification to Schedule III
The DOJ moved medical cannabis to Schedule III in 2026, granting tax relief to operators while maintaining strict…
H-1B Workers Risk Filing Wrong U.S. Tax Return as Form 1040-NR Meets Substantial Presence Test
H-1B workers should not assume visa status determines tax filing. The substantial presence test, foreign income, and transition…
Failure-To-File Penalty Hits Harder Than Failure-To-Pay After April 15 Tax Deadline
The IRS failure-to-file penalty is 10x higher than late-payment fees. File by the 2026 deadline to save money,…
Landlords Pay Nearly A$7 Billion More in Taxes Than Homeowners, Fueling Rental Tax Debate
A new report shows Australian landlords pay A$7B more in tax than homeowners, complicating 2026 Budget plans to…
Australia Imposes 30% Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts from 1 July 2028
Australia to introduce a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts from 2028, targeting income splitting and raising an…
PM Modi Urges Indians to Halt Gold Buying for a Year to Protect Foreign Exchange
NRIs and Indian families are reassessing gold, bonds, and stocks in 2026 to prioritize liquidity and tax compliance…
Income-Tax Act Uses Deeming Fiction to Tax Loans as Deemed Dividends Under Section 2(22)(e)
Explore how Indian Income-tax law uses deeming fiction to reclassify loans, gains, and assets into taxable income, overriding…
Tax-Free Bonds Offer Exempt Interest, But Zero-Coupon Bonds Face Tax on Discount
A guide to Indian bond taxation in 2026, covering slab rates, tax-free exemptions, zero-coupon structures, and specific considerations…
India Taxes Gains on Unlisted Bonds as Short-Term Under Section 50AA from July 23
New India tax rules treat unlisted bond gains as short-term capital gains from 2024, favoring listed debt for…
56% of French Households Pay No Income Tax in 2025 as Thresholds Shift
Latest 2025 data shows 56% of French households pay no income tax, but total tax burdens remain high.…
Australia to Phase Out 50% CGT Discount, 30% Minimum Tax Starts 2026
Australia to replace the 50% CGT discount with inflation indexation and a 30% minimum tax starting July 1,…
IRS Issues Final No-Tax on Tips Rules With $25,000 Annual Deduction Cap
IRS finalizes 'No Tax on Tips' rules for 2026, allowing a $25,000 annual deduction for 70+ occupations while…