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U.S. immigration policy tracker covering executive actions, congressional legislation, state-level laws, and federal agency updates from USCIS, ICE, CBP, and the Department of State.
PTET Explained: How Entity-Level Tax Saves Federal Deductions
PTET allows business entities to pay state taxes, providing a federal deduction that circumvents the $10,000 SALT cap for individual owners. Following IRS approval in 2020, many states adopted this…
2025 SALT Cap Changes: What Immigrants and H-1B Professionals Need
The federal SALT deduction cap is rising to $40,000+ for 2025–2029, offering significant relief to residents in high-tax…
Trump backs 500% tariff bill and ISA exit: U.S.-India implications
President Trump's support for massive tariffs on Russian oil importers and the U.S. exit from the International Solar…
Trump Withdraws U.S. From 66 Global Bodies in America First Pivot
The Trump administration has initiated the withdrawal of the U.S. from 66 international organizations, including 31 UN entities.…
Do Tariffs Benefit the U.S. Government While Burdening Consumers?
Tariffs are hidden taxes on imports that increase federal revenue and protect domestic jobs but often raise consumer…
Understanding the IRS’s Role in U.S. Tax Administration for Immigrants
This guide explains the IRS's organizational structure and its direct impact on immigrant and international taxpayers. It details…
State-by-State Tax Differences: Real Costs of Salary by Location
The article explains that U.S. tax outcomes are determined by location rather than immigration status. Using a $120,000…
No General Amnesty for Tax Evasion: Leverage Voluntary Disclosure
The IRS offers relief programs rather than general amnesty. The Voluntary Disclosure Practice (VDP) helps willful evaders settle…
No Citizenship Tax Gap: Top Salary Tax-Savings for U.S. Employees
The IRS has updated tax brackets and deductions for 2026. Immigrants who qualify as tax residents under the…
Employee vs Independent Contractor: Immigration Implications for U.S. Businesses
Properly classifying workers is essential to avoid IRS penalties and immigration issues. The guide outlines the differences between…