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.
India Requires Form 156 or 157 Under Income-Tax Act, 2025 for Foreign Travel from April 1, 2026
India's new travel rules from April 1, 2026, require Forms 156 or 157 for residents going abroad, depending on PAN status and taxability.
Buyers Hit ₹50 Lakh in Purchases Face Tax Deducted at Source Checks in Financial Year 2026–27
A guide to FY 2026-27 tax compliance, covering TDS, GST filing choices, e-invoicing, LUT filings, and IEC updates…
U.S. C Corporation Claims Dividends Received Deduction on Form 1120. but Rules Still Apply
U.S. corporations can claim the dividends received deduction in 2026, using 50%, 65%, or 100% rates to reduce…
New York City Targets Luxury Second Homes with $500 Million Annual Pied-À-Terre Tax
Governor Hochul proposes a NYC pied-à-terre tax on second homes over $5M to raise $500M annually and help…
$10 Trillion Abroad: How Sovereign Funds and Pension Funds Outpace Forex Reserves
Explore how sovereign wealth and pension funds allow nations to invest globally beyond traditional forex reserves to secure…
Preserving U.S. Social Security for H-1B Workers Returning to India
If H-1B workers earn 40 Social Security credits (about ten years), they can receive U.S. retirement benefits in…
IRS Grants Hawaii Taxpayers Extensions Under July 8, 2026, Disaster Relief Act
IRS and Hawaii extend 2026 tax deadlines to July for storm victims. Federal relief ends July 8; state…
Oman Considers Personal Income Tax with Flat 5% Rate as Fiscal Signalling
Oman introduces a 5% personal income tax for high earners starting 2028, with the first electronic filings due…
Mark Carney Urges Ottawa to Cut Federal Excise Tax as Airlines Hit Fuel Crunch
Canada suspends federal fuel taxes until Labour Day 2026 to lower gasoline prices by 10 cents per litre…
IRS Says Marijuana Budtenders Could Get Tip Tax Break—but Only After Federal Legalization
New federal tax rules allow $25k in tip deductions, but marijuana budtenders face uncertainty due to the ongoing…