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.
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 bill would have allowed resort towns to tax unused properties to fund…
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…
IRS Offers New Ways to Track Tax Refund for ITIN Holders
The IRS 2026 tax season emphasizes electronic filing and direct deposit as paper checks are phased out. New…
Idaho State Tax Commission Weighs Cost of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Idaho is considering House Bill 519 to retroactively align state tax laws with federal changes, including new exclusions…
Connecticut Ramps Up Earned Income Tax Credit Outreach with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
The Connecticut EITC provides a financial boost to working taxpayers who qualify for the federal credit. Eligibility depends…
Nixing Ohio Property Tax Could Mean Higher Income Tax and Sales Tax
A proposed 2026 Ohio ballot measure seeks to eliminate property taxes statewide. If approved, the state must replace…
Washington Businesses Paid Half of State and Local Taxes in 2024
Seattle will implement a $2 million B&O tax threshold and standard deduction starting January 2026. This follows a…
Michigan and New Jersey Join States Raising Gasoline Tax
New state gasoline tax rates took effect on January 1, 2026. Michigan recorded the largest increase, while New…