CBIC, Notification No. 82/2026-Customs (N.T.), Annexure a Sets India–new Zealand FTA Rules of Origin
India’s new origin rules for its free trade agreement with New Zealand take effect October 20, 2026. Exporters…
House Panel to Examine Education Freedom Tax Credit Involving Scholarship-Granting Organizations and Federal Tax Credit
The federal Education Freedom Tax Credit is scheduled to start January 1, 2027, and 31 states had opted…
October 15 Deadline Checklist for Immigrants: Tax Extension, FBAR and Medicare Open Enrollment
Total Items 27 Required 8 Recommended 7 Situational 12 Categories 5 Thursday, October 15, 2026, is the last…
Israel Weighs Capital-Gains-Tax Exemption to Aid High-Tech Founders Using Qualified Small Business Stock
Israel is considering a capital-gains-tax exemption for high-tech founders, investors and possibly employees. The proposed relief would rise…
Which Indian Accounts Go on the FBAR? NRE, NRO, FCNR, PPF, EPF, Demat, Mutual Funds and More
NRE, NRO, FDs, FCNR, PPF, demat and mutual fund folios go on the 2025 FBAR due Oct 15,…
How to File the FBAR Online for Indian Bank Accounts: Step-by-Step BSA E-Filing Guide
Step-by-step BSA E-Filing walkthrough for NRE, NRO, FD and mutual fund accounts: convert 2025 peaks at 89.854 rupees…
Turbotax Users Face 5% Monthly IRS Penalty on Form 1040-NR Failure-To-File
TurboTax does not support Form 1040-NR, generally used by nonresident aliens. Using Form 1040 incorrectly may require a…
FBAR for H-1B Holders With NRE and NRO Accounts: October 15, 2026 Deadline Guide
H-1B and H-4 holders who were U.S. tax residents in 2025 must file FinCEN Form 114 by October…
Newsom Backs Plan to Eliminate Billionaire Tax, Prevent New Wealth Taxes
Newsom backed Proposition 42, which would prevent retroactive wealth taxes and limit future state taxes on personal property.…
Idaho General Fund Revenue Beats Forecast by $90 Million as Brad Little Weighs Income-Tax Withholding
Idaho General Fund revenue beat its FY2027 first-quarter forecast by $90.3 million, driven largely by stronger income-tax withholding.…
Student Loan Forgiveness Could Triple Tax Bill for Many Borrowers
The federal tax exemption for most forgiven student debt expired at the end of 2025. Some borrowers receiving…
Greg Gianforte Pushes 4.7% Rate as Montana Legislature Weighs Tax Plan
Gianforte is asking Montana lawmakers to adopt a 4.7% flat income-tax rate in place of the current two…
Anwar Ibrahim Unveils 2027 Budget with Income-Tax Relief and Higher Wage Floors
Malaysia’s proposed RM459.8 billion 2027 budget combines tax relief, wage increases and expanded assistance. Individual tax relief would…
2027 Social Security COLA Is 3.6%: New Benefit, SSI and Wage Base Amounts
Social Security and SSI benefits change by 3.6% for 2027. The average retirement benefit becomes $2,170 a month,…