$45 TSA ConfirmID Fee Now In Effect for Travelers Without REAL ID
A new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rule took effect on February 1, requiring many air travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to […]
Four Questions Answered by the State Department on the Diversity Visa Issuance Pause
The U.S. Department of State has confirmed that it has paused all issuances of Diversity Immigrant Visas (DVs) with immediate effect, triggering concern and confusion […]
No REAL ID or Acceptable ID? Get Ready to Pay $45 at the Airport Starting February 1
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new $45 fee-based option for air travelers who arrive at airport checkpoints without an acceptable form of […]
IRS Interest Rate at 7% for Q1 2026: What Does It Mean?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that interest rates on tax overpayments and underpayments will remain unchanged for the calendar quarter beginning January 1, 2026. […]
How Tipped Workers and Overtime Earners Can Claim New Tax Deductions for 2025: IRS Issues Guide
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released guidance, Notice 2025-69, to help millions of workers claim two major new federal income tax deductions for tips […]
TSA to Impose $18 Fee for Travelers Lacking Valid ID, Including Passport or REAL ID
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a new $18 user fee for a modernized alternative identity verification program. This program is specifically designed for […]
IRS Announces Higher Standard Deductions and New Tax Brackets to Boost Refunds and Lower Tax Bills
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, affecting more than 60 tax provisions, including tax rate schedules, standard […]
IRS Increases Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to $132,900 for 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced an increase to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) for U.S. citizens and resident aliens working abroad. For […]
IRS Increases Earned Income Tax Credit Maximum Refund to $8,231 for 2026; How Much Is It for 2025?
The maximum refund available through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is increasing for tax years 2025 and 2026. For those filing their 2025 tax […]
U.S. Treasury Mandates Electronic Payments for Social Security and Other Benefits Starting September 30
Starting September 30, the U.S. government will be phasing out paper checks for federal benefit payments, including Social Security. This change is being made under […]