Taxes
Tax filing requirements for immigrants, visa holders, expats, and NRIs. Covers 2026 brackets, treaty benefits, FBAR and FATCA compliance, ITIN applications, and state tax obligations for non-residents.
Budget 2026 Pushes Unified Safe Harbours and 15.5% Markup for Unilateral Apas
India's Budget 2026 streamlines IT transfer pricing with a 15.5% safe harbour rate and expanded eligibility, effective April 1, 2026, for global companies.
Supreme Court of India Lets Revenue Seek Reconsideration on Section 148 Faceless Assessing Officers
India's Supreme Court allows Revenue to revisit quashed Section 148 notices, extending the legal battle over local vs.…
Income Tax Department Warns of Phishing Emails Causing Refund Delays
Tax authorities warn against sophisticated phishing and AI-enhanced scams targeting tax refunds and personal data in 2026; always…
HJR 203 Asks Voters to Use Homestead Exemption for Non-School Property Taxes
Florida's HJR 203 proposes phasing out non-school property taxes for homesteaded primary residences, requiring a 60% voter approval…
Poland Weighs Compensatory Tax Targeting Digital Services Tax
Poland proposes a 3% Digital Services Tax on advertising and marketplaces, targeting large platforms with Polish revenue starting…
Master Section 2(22)(e) Deemed Dividend Rules Under Finance Act 2025
Finance Act 2025 clarifies Section 2(22)(e) deemed dividends, emphasizing a shareholder-centric approach to prevent litigation and tax disguised…
GSTN Launches Rule 14A Withdrawal Facility with Aadhaar Authentication
India's GST portal now allows Rule 14A withdrawal via Form REG-32, requiring Aadhaar authentication and full return compliance…
DOJ Tax Attorneys Shift Focus to Immigration Enforcement and Nonprofits
DOJ reorganizes to merge tax and immigration enforcement, increasing scrutiny on fraud, nonprofits, and cross-agency data matching starting…
Distilled Spirits Council Pushes Maryland House Bill 736 to Fix Tax Inequity
Maryland HB 736 proposes cutting spirits-based RTD cocktail excise taxes by 60%, moving the rate from $1.50 to…
Senate Bill 51 Pushes Property Tax Freeze for Seniors Backed by Mike Nemes
Kentucky seniors must apply for the homestead exemption by Dec 31, 2026, as the state considers a new…