Robert Pyne
Treasury, IRS Issue New Rules for Solar Tax Credits and Foreign Entities
New IRS interim guidance establishes the MACR framework to regulate foreign entity involvement in U.S. clean energy projects.…
Air Transat Leaves Snowbirds Stranded with United States Flights Axed
Air Transat will exit the U.S. market by mid-2026, terminating key Florida routes. The airline cites weakening transborder…
Labor Union Slams Trump’s Immigration Policies for Hotels
A combination of intensified immigration enforcement and policy shifts like TPS terminations is straining the U.S. hotel industry.…
IRS Audit Triggers Include Income Mismatches and Missing Key Forms
The primary IRS audit trigger for 2026 tax returns is the mismatch between reported income and third-party data.…
U.S. Firms Bore Nearly 90% of Tariff Costs, New York Fed Study Finds
The New York Fed reports that 2025 tariffs primarily increased costs for U.S. consumers and businesses. This shift…
US Congress Deadlock Over Immigration Risks Partial Shutdown
A funding stalemate in Congress puts the Department of Homeland Security at risk of a partial shutdown. The…
H-1B Visa Health Care Sector Seeks Exemption from $100,000 Fee
A bipartisan group of 100 lawmakers has requested that DHS exempt the healthcare industry from a $100,000 H-1B…
Ukrainian Workers from Poland Face Deportation in Germany
Ukrainian workers legally employed in Poland are facing entry denials and deportations when attempting business trips to Germany.…
Olympia Rally Backs Millionaires Tax as Senate Bill 6346 Gains Attention
Lawmakers in Washington are pushing for a high-income surcharge to fund schools and health care, paired with consumer…
Japan to Use Subsidies to Tackle Airport Congestion
Japan is proposing significant subsidies for 2026 to fix airport congestion caused by record tourism. Travelers should choose…
Colorado Lawmakers Block Resort Towns’ Vacant Homes Tax
Colorado lawmakers have rejected House Bill 26-1036, ending the 2026 push for a statewide local-option vacancy tax. The…
Zohran Mamdani Wants to Raise NYC Taxes Because It’s ‘most Expensive City’
A proposed tax overhaul for NYC targets high earners and corporations to bridge budget gaps. Though supported by…
House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Health Insurers Over ACA Tax Credits
House Republicans have subpoenaed eight health insurers over billions in improper ACA tax credit payments. The investigation seeks…
Whitmer Proposes 10% Property Tax Cut for Senior Homeowners
Michigan's Governor has proposed a new 10% property tax refund for seniors 65+ as part of the 2027…
Sweden Democrats Clash with Ruling Coalition Over Permanent Residency
Sweden’s government has frozen plans to retroactively cancel permanent residency permits following legal concerns and EU warnings. The…