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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.
US Tightens Nonimmigrant Visas: India Faces Mandatory Interviews, Fees
From early September 2025, third‑country visa interviews are banned and most applicants must attend in‑person interviews in their country of residence; a $250 Visa Integrity Fee and public social‑media screening…
Inside Hyundai Raid: A Monthlong Investigation at Georgia Battery Plant
ICE detained 475 workers at Hyundai’s Georgia EV battery site on September 4, 2025, with over 300 South…
QBI Deduction 2025: When to Use Form 8995 vs 8995-A
For 2025, the Section 199A QBI deduction remains available through Dec 31, 2025. Compute AGI first, then use…
QBI Deduction and W-2 UBIA Limits: Thresholds and Phase-In Basics
The 2025 QBI deduction depends on taxable income, W-2 wages, and UBIA. Singles phase in $197,300–$247,300; joint filers…
SSTB QBI Deduction 2025: Thresholds, Phase-In, and Limits
For 2025, SSTB owners face QBI limits based on taxable income: full deduction below thresholds, proportional reduction within…
Understanding QBI Phase-In: 20% Deduction, Excess, and Thresholds
The 20% QBI deduction is permanent as of September 7, 2025. A widened phase-in range for the W-2…
QBI Deduction: W-2 Wages, UBIA, and Per-Business Limits
QBI offers up to a 20% deduction for pass-through income but is capped by the greater of 50%…
QBI 199A Aggregation: Ownership, Year Matching, and Integration Rules
To aggregate for the Section 199A QBI deduction, confirm ≥50% common ownership, aligned tax years, no SSTB, and…
Understanding QBI Deduction: SSTB, W-2/UBIA, and Taxable Income Limits
Section 199A offers a potential 20% QBI deduction through 2025 but is limited by SSTB rules, W‑2/UBIA tests,…
UBIA Defined: Unadjusted Basis After Acquisition for Qualified Property
UBIA is the original cost at placed-in-service and is not reduced by depreciation. Qualified property must be used…