IRS Weighs Adding Citizenship Question to 2027 Form 1040
IRS considers 2027 Form 1040 citizenship checkbox, linking tax filing to immigration status amid OBBBA enforcement and data-sharing…
5-Year Tax-Saving Bank Deposits Return as Section 80C Options. But Are They Right for Nris?
NRIs must weigh tax regime choices and liquidity needs before investing in 5-year tax-saving FDs, as benefits only…
Nris Face Higher Capital Gains Tax Without Indexation When Selling Indian Property
India’s new capital gains rules can raise NRI property tax bills despite a lower 12.5% rate. Without indexation,…
How to Split Social Security and Medicare Tax When Switching F-1 OPT to H-1B in One Year
Learn how to manage F-1 to H-1B tax transitions, separate exempt FICA wages, and file for Social Security…
F-1 Students on OPT Face FICA Withholding. If Payroll Refuses Refund, File Form 843
Learn how F-1 students on OPT can claim refunds for Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld in error…
CBDT Flags ₹2,038 Crore Agricultural Income Exemptions in 310 Cases, Warns Nris
CBDT flags ₹2,038 crore in suspicious agricultural tax exemptions. Data analytics and satellite maps are now used to…
What Evidence Should Taxpayers Keep When Requesting IRS Penalty Relief for Reasonable Cause
Learn how to secure IRS penalty relief in 2026 by proving reasonable cause with medical records, disaster proof,…
Jeff Bezos Says Bottom 50% Should Pay Zero Income Tax. Now He’ll Push Trump
Jeff Bezos proposes eliminating federal income tax for the bottom 50% of U.S. earners, arguing 'zero' tax would…
Alaska Lawmakers Vote to Update Corporate Income Tax for Highly Digitized Businesses
Alaska advances a 2026 tax bill targeting online firms like Netflix and eBay, shifting to market-based sourcing to…
Athens, Ohio, Approves Income Tax Increase After Final Vote Count
Athens, Ohio, officially increases income tax to 2.15% after a 10-vote victory margin. The move is expected to…
Mumbai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Allows Section 80G Deduction Despite Section 37 Restriction
Mumbai Tribunal clarifies that CSR donations may qualify for Section 80G tax deductions even if they are barred…
Rep. Graves Proposes New Federal Vehicle Fees to Fund Highways
Rep. Sam Graves proposes new 2026 federal vehicle taxes: $200 for EVs, $100 for hybrids, and $20 for…
Missed FBAR for Indian Bank Accounts? File Now and Review Form 8938 to Avoid Penalties
Essential guide for U.S. taxpayers to correct missed FBAR filings for Indian bank accounts, covering NRE/NRO reporting, Form…
IRS Direct Pay Warns: Separate Payments After Tax Extension to Avoid Balance Notices
Learn why IRS balance notices occur after tax extensions and how to resolve common payment errors involving incorrect…