Washington’s 9.9% Income Tax Faces Lawsuit Over Uniformity Rule in Culliton V. Chase
A lawsuit led by Rob McKenna challenges Washington's 2026 income tax, arguing the 9.9% rate violates constitutional property…
Australia Tightens Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding to 15% on $750,000
Australia tightens property tax rules in 2026: 15% withholding rate now applies to all foreign resident real estate…
Indonesia Targets Late Article 21 Tax Returns with PMK-111 and SP2DK Notices
Indonesia’s PMK-111 of 2025 introduces risk-based supervision for Article 21/26 tax returns, standardizing SP2DK timelines and impacting 2026…
IRS Warns Corporations: Capital Losses Can’t Offset Income, Nols Still Capped at 80%
Corporate tax rules in 2026 strictly separate capital losses from NOLs, imposing different carryover limits and an 80%…
Accrual-Method Corporations Must Delay Related-Party Deductions Under Section 267(a)(2)
Section 267(a)(2) prevents accrual-method corporations from deducting expenses owed to related cash-method parties until actual payment is made…
Arizona’s Retirement Tax Benefits Include Social Security Exemption Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Arizona retirees gain new $6,000 tax deductions in 2026. Social Security remains state-exempt, offering significant relief for seniors…
Pennsylvania Pension Exemption Lets Immigrants Keep Social Security Tax-Free After 59.5
Pennsylvania exempts Social Security and pensions from state tax for 2026 residents, though foreign pensions and early withdrawals…
Illinois Exempts Retirement Income from State Tax in 2026
Illinois exempts retirement income from state tax in 2026. Residents must use Form IL-1040 and Schedule M to…
IRS Reports Average 2026 Tax Refund Up $350 as Millions Choose Direct Deposit
Average 2026 tax refunds increased 11.1% to $3,521, driven by expanded deductions and child credits under the One…
90% Loss Deduction Ends as IRS Tightens Tax Rules on 2026 World Cup Betting
New 2026 IRS rules cap gambling loss deductions at 90% of winnings, potentially creating taxable income for World…
China Targets Offshore Investors as Tax Revenue Grows 11.5% Under CRS Data Exchanges
China leverages CRS data and AI to boost tax revenue by 11.5%, targeting undeclared offshore assets and global…
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders Calls Special Session to Cut State Income Tax Rates
Arkansas Governor Sanders proposes a 0.2% income tax cut for 2026, contingent on budget terms avoiding new Medicaid…
New York Raises Pension Tax Exclusion for Seniors Ahead of 2026 Deadlines
Essential 2026 tax deadlines, New York pension exemptions, and federal updates for immigrants and retirees, highlighting the link…
O-1 Visa Holders with Extraordinary Ability File Form I-129 for Tax Status Updates
O-1 workers face new 2026 rules: mandatory Form I-129 updates, $2,965 premium fees, and strict tax residency compliance…