Overview of Federal Withholding and Estimated Tax for Individuals
Pay federal tax during the year via withholding (Form W-4/W-4P) or quarterly estimated payments (Form 1040-ES). Deadlines are…
Understanding Tax Filing Deadlines and Extensions for Individuals
Tax returns are due April 15; Form 4868 filed by that date grants a six-month filing extension to…
Disallowance Rules for EIC, CTC, and AOTC: When 8862 Is Required
The IRS issues Disallowances for non-math denials of EIC, AOTC, CTC/ACTC/ODC, blocking claims for 2 years for reckless…
Understanding Due Diligence Rules for EIC, AOTC, and CTC Credits
IRS enforcement targets paid preparers for refundable credits and HOH status: $600 per failure for 2023 returns filed…
Delhi High Court Finds Mishra’s Termination Defamatory, Orders Remedies
Delhi High Court held that unproven, stigmatizing phrases in a June 2020 termination letter were defamatory, ordered removal,…
Trump Deploys 300 National Guard to Chicago Amid Lawlessness Claims
The federal deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago aims to protect federal sites but drew criticism…
Arkansas Man Seeks Visa Restoration After ICE Over Opium Perfume
After a May 3, 2025 Arkansas traffic stop, a bottle labeled “Opium” led to Kapil Raghu’s arrest; lab…
China’s H-1B-Style K Visa Faces Backlash Amid Youth Unemployment Surge
The K visa aims to attract foreign STEM graduates with longer stays and no employer invitation required, but…
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee in San Francisco
A coalition sued October 3, 2025, to block a one-time $100,000 H-1B fee effective Sept 21, 2025, arguing…
Claiming Excess Social Security and Tier 1 RRTA Refunds
If combined withholding from multiple employers exceeds Social Security or Tier 1 RRTA wage bases, claim the excess…
Understanding the New and Used Clean Vehicle Credits (Updated Rules)
Follow this guide to confirm MAGI and vehicle eligibility, collect dealer-reported VIN and battery details at sale, take…
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: $3,200 cap through 2032
From 2023–2032, the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit covers 30% of qualifying upgrades, up to $3,200 annually ($1,200…
Residential Clean Energy Credit Ends 2025: What Qualifies
The 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit now ends for homes on December 31, 2025. Installations must be placed…
ACA: $0 Penalty for Not Having MEC and Reporting Essentials
Although the ACA penalty is $0 federally after 2018, MEC reporting continues. Forms 1095-A (due Feb 1), 1095-B…