3 Tax Breaks You Should Claim Before 2025 Ends — Major IRS Changes Explained
New IRS guidance under OBBB has expanded key deductions for 2025.
“I Got My SSN — Why Is the IRS Still Confused?” DACA Tax Record Fixes Most People Miss (2025 Guide)
A practical EA-level guide for DACA recipients on correcting IRS and SSA records after transitioning from ITIN to SSN.
Trump’s Gold Card: The Tax Trigger You Didn’t Expect
Explains how Trump’s Gold Card and Form I-140G can trigger U.S. tax residency, worldwide income reporting, FBAR, and Exit Tax risks.
Can ITIN Holders Renew a New York Driver’s License? — How the Green Light Law Interacts with Tax Records (2025)
ITIN holders can renew a NY driver’s license, and while tax filing isn’t required, address consistency matters for administrative records.
Can Unfiled Taxes Affect Your Green Card Application? — I-485 & Naturalization Risks Explained
A practical guide explaining how unfiled taxes can affect green card and naturalization applications, based on USCIS policy and EA experience.
What Does “Valid for Work Only” on an SSN Card Mean? — Employment, Taxes, and Immigration Explained
A “Valid for Work Only” SSN allows employment only with DHS authorization. Tax filing is required regardless of work status.
SSN for Newborn: How to Apply & Claim Child Tax Credit Safely (2025)
A 2025 EA-based guide explaining how to apply for a newborn’s SSN in the U.S., how delays affect tax filing, and how to safely claim the Child Tax Credit in the birth year.
Is Your I-90 Green Card Renewal Delayed Over a Year? What to Do in 2025
If your I-90 green card renewal has been delayed over a year, this 2025 guide explains USCIS processing times, the 36-month receipt extension, ADIT stamps, and practical steps to protect your work and travel rights.
First-Year U.S. Taxes Explained — How Resident vs Nonresident Status Changes Everything
A practical 2025 guide explaining how Resident vs Nonresident tax status affects first-year U.S. tax filings, including the Substantial Presence Test and Dual-Status returns.
Senior Tax Filing in 2025: How to Claim the $6,000 Senior Deduction Even If Your Spouse Has No ITIN or SSN
Seniors age 65 or older can still claim the $6,000 OBBBA senior deduction in 2025 even if a spouse lacks an SSN or ITIN, by using a compliant MFS filing strategy.