Connecticut Sees Bigger Tax Refunds Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Connecticut federal tax refunds average $3,521 in 2026, up 11% due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,…
USPS Postmark Rule Reinforces “timely Mailed Is Timely Filed” Under IRC § 7502
New USPS rules mean mail is postmarked at sorting facilities, not mailboxes. This risks late IRS penalties for…
Lawsuit Targets Trump’s Gold Card Visa Program, Cites Democracy Defenders Fund Secrecy
Federal lawsuit filed against Trump administration's $1M Gold Card visa program, alleging illegal secrecy and a 'pay-to-play' immigration…
Cato Institute Says 60% Drop in Legal Immigration Outpaces Border Vetting by USCIS
Cato Institute report: Legal immigration to the U.S. is falling 2.5 times faster than illegal entries due to…
400+ Seek Self-Deportation in San Francisco as $1,000 Cash Payments Fall Short
SF residents weigh self-deportation as ICE enforcement rises. Experts warn $1,000 incentives may lead to 10-year re-entry bans…
Nursing Homes Fear Losing Licensed Nurses and Cnas as Trump Targets Haitian TPS
Trump’s revocation of TPS for Haitians could hit nursing homes hard, especially in Massachusetts, where thousands of Haitian…
DACA Recipients with Employment Authorization Can Get Wisconsin Professional Licenses
Wisconsin Act 240 allows DACA recipients with valid work permits to obtain professional licenses for nursing, teaching, and…
United Airlines CEO Pitches Possible Tie-Up with American at Chicago O’hare
United CEO pitches potential merger with American Airlines, threatening to reshape Chicago O'Hare traffic and U.S. aviation competition…
U.S. Tax System Layers Federal Income Tax, State Tax, and Social Security Withholding
A guide to the multi-layered U.S. tax system, explaining federal and state income taxes, payroll deductions, and tax…
United Airlines Cuts 16% of Boeing 737 MAX 8 International Flights Under Scott Kirby
United Airlines to cut international MAX 8 flights by 16% in 2026 amid Boeing delivery delays and high…
Wisconsin Law Lets DACA Holders Get Occupational Licenses. Advocates Praise Move
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed AB-759, allowing DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses for nursing, teaching, and trades…
State Department Revokes Green Cards for 12 Relatives of Iran Officials in Los Angeles Area
Trump administration revokes green cards of Iranian residents with ties to senior officials in April 2026, citing national…
Wall Street Banks Slash H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Tech Roles in 2026
Wall Street banks show a split in H-1B visa filings for 2026 as new $100,000 fees and wage-prioritization…
Treasury, IRS Issue Final Regulations Allowing Above-The-Line Deduction for Qualified Tips
IRS issues final rules for the $25,000 tip deduction in 2026. Only voluntary gratuities qualify; payroll taxes still…