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The Unspoken Rules of Airport Lounges — Why They Still Matter
To reduce crowding, lounges adopted a 3-hour access window in 2025; Delta counts all entries within 24 hours as one…
FHSA 2025 Guide: Eligibility, $8,000 Limit, and Tax Benefits
The FHSA enables first-time buyers to save with $8,000 annual room and $40,000 lifetime cap; contributions deduct from income, growth…
7 Phrases to Avoid at Immigration and How They Jeopardize Entry
Mid-2025 border controls prioritize consistency and documentary proof: mismatched answers or vague plans can trigger secondary inspection or refusal. Travelers…
Complete Guide to Applying for a Belgium Tourist Visa from India
For Indians visiting Belgium, apply 30–60 days before departure with a signed Schengen application, €30,000 insurance, flight and hotel bookings,…
H‑1B Lottery Ends: Wage‑Based Selection to Favor Highest Salaries
On August 14, 2025, the White House approved a rule replacing the H-1B lottery with wage-based rankings. DHS will publish…
Workers’ Compensation and Injury Payments: What Is Tax‑Exempt
Updated August 16, 2025: Workers’ compensation, compensatory damages for physical injury, and qualifying life insurance proceeds are generally tax‑free. Keep…
2023 Foreign Earned Income and Housing Exclusions: Rules and Limits
Americans abroad can exclude up to $120,000 (2023) of foreign earned income using Form 2555 if they have a foreign…
Overview of 529 Qualified Tuition Programs and Tax Treatment
529 plans (QTPs) provide tax-free growth and tax-free distributions for qualified education expenses; K–12 tuition cap is $10,000 per student…