Missouri Governor Puts Income Tax Elimination Plan on August Ballot as Amendment 5
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe places Amendment 5 on the August 2026 ballot to phase out state income tax…
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…
Spirit Shutdown Strands Las Vegas Flyers as Memorial Day Travel Swells at Harry Reid
Harry Reid Airport manages record 2026 Memorial Day crowds and the Spirit Airlines shutdown. Travelers should arrive two…
US Visa Bond Policy Could Cost Africans from 30 Countries $871 Million
The U.S. visa bond policy targets 34 countries with bonds up to $15,000. The $871M figure is a…
Congressmen Warn Visa Limits Could Stifle STEM Research by International Students
Lawmakers warn that a 4-year student visa cap threatens U.S. innovation by disrupting long-term PhD research and driving…
Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Urges Indian Visa Holders to ‘come Home’ After Green Card Rule Tightening
New USCIS policy limits domestic Green Card adjustments, forcing most visa holders to process abroad as Indian visa…
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…
H-1B Lottery Weights Wages Higher in Fiscal Year 2027, Benefiting High Earners
H-1B registrations for FY 2027 dropped 38.5% as new wage-weighted rules and beneficiary-centric selection favor high-paid, advanced degree…
71.5% Hold U.S. Master’s as H-1B Season Ends Under America First Rules
Official FY 2027 H-1B cap statistics remain pending as USCIS processes filings. Employers should verify wages and roles…
Adjustment of Status Now Limited to Extraordinary Cases
USCIS now treats adjustment of status as an exceptional remedy, making Form I-485 approvals harder for many applicants…
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…
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,…
Spirit Airlines Shutdown Leaves 17,000 Workers Without Pay Amid Lawsuit
Spirit Airlines shut down in May 2026, leaving 17,000 workers without pay. Employees are now suing for WARN…
Sinkhole Forces Closure of Laguardia Runway 4/22, Grounding 400+ Flights
LaGuardia Airport shut down Runway 4/22 due to a sinkhole and storms, causing 400+ flight disruptions. Operations are…