New State Law Increases Personal Income Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers
New York has quadrupled the annual state income-tax credit for eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, starting with tax year 2027. The...
IRS Advisory Council’s 2025 Annual Report Urges Administrative Improvements as Frank J. Bisignano Weighs in
The IRS Advisory Council’s 2025 report presents recommendations on 29 tax-administration issues, not new tax rules.…
Schengen Airport Transit Visa: Who Needs One (Full Country List)
Nationals of 12 countries need a Schengen airport transit visa at every Schengen airport, and Spain,…
The Numbers Today
Visa Bulletin · Express Entry · USCIS processing timesYesterday · Wed 21 Oct
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Read this month’s bulletin →H-1B Sponsors & Salaries
| Top sponsors this year | Filings | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AmazonSoftware Developers | 13,706 | $159,000 |
| GoogleSoftware Developers | 7,336 | $193,000 |
| CognizantComputer Systems Engineers/Architects | 5,766 | $111,030 |
| MetaSoftware Developers | 5,152 | $214,032 |
| MicrosoftSoftware Developers | 5,107 | $177,000 |
| EYAccountants and Auditors | 5,066 | $155,852 |
| AppleSoftware Developers | 4,828 | $173,907 |
| InfosysComputer Systems Engineers/Architects | 4,553 | $92,581 |
In Pictures
The week on the ground
DACA
IRS Waives Dyed Diesel Penalties Under Executive Order, but Taxes Remain
LAW
Lee’s Summit May Host Federal Facility with Millions of Immigration Records
TAX
Inherited Annuity Gain of $150,000 Is Ordinary Income Under Section 1014
TPS
TPS Termination After Supreme Court Ruling Leaves Deported Haitians Stranded
The Desks
Eight beats reported daily — and the rest of the archive below.
Canada: the latest draw
| Date | Previous draws | ITAs | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | Canadian Experience Class | 2,500 | 519 |
| 13 Oct | Provincial Nominee Program | 752 | 772 |
| 1 Oct | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 3,500 | 476 |
| 29 Sep | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 518 |
| 28 Sep | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 725 |
Enforcement & the Courts
Sanaa International Airport Under Houthi Control Halts Medical Evacuation
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Travel & Airlines
Tools & Calculators
What it means for you
Democrats Including Ron Wyden Criticize Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Rules Over Public School Funding
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Sai Sankar is a law postgraduate with over 30 years of experience across direct and indirect taxation, spanning consultancy, litigation, and policy…
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