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Self-Employment Tax Essentials: Rates, Deductions, and Filing Basics
Pay self-employment tax if net self-employment earnings reach $400, using Schedule C and Schedule SE; SE tax is 15.3% (2024…
Avoiding the 6% IRA Excess Tax: Timely Withdrawals and Reporting
Correct excess IRA or HSA contributions before the tax return due date (including extensions) by removing the excess and earnings…
Key Exceptions for Distributions from Qualified Plans and IRAs
Early retirement distributions before 59½ may incur a 10% tax, but statutory exceptions—such as medical expenses over 7.5% of AGI,…
Understanding the 2025 AMT: Exemptions, Phaseouts, and Rates
The 2025 AMT applies to taxpayers with large SALT, ISO adjustments, or depreciation differences; exemptions are inflation-indexed ($137,000 MFJ). Compute…
Why EB-4 Religious Worker Visas Were Unavailable in October 2025
October 2025: EB-4 general reopens with FY2026 dates, but EB-4 SR remains Unavailable because its statutory authorization expired on September…
Early Planning Is Essential for Indian U.S. Visa Applicants
From September 2025, Indian B1/B2 applicants must attend in-person interviews and can only apply within India. Expect longer waits—months in…
Case Study: UPS Customs Clearance for India-to-USA in 2025
A UPS shipment from Hyderabad was held in Louisville for an inadequate commercial invoice. After submitting itemized descriptions, HS codes,…
Five Convincing Reasons to Study in the UK in 2025
The UK’s Graduate Route and MRQ recognition keep it attractive in 2025: two years post‑study (three for PhDs), three‑year bachelor’s,…