New Zealand considers a ‘golden’ visa exemption for luxury properties worth $3 million
American elites are increasingly turning to “golden” visas, particularly as one country opens more opportunities for affluent individuals. New Zealand’s Parliament is currently discussing the possibility of exempting Golden Visa holders from the foreign buyers ban, allowing them to purchase luxury homes worth at least $3 million. The proposed bill aims to amend the 2005 […]
Ending of the minor tariff exemption: Key information to understand
The deadline for a tax exemption on low-value imports to the US is approaching, set to expire this Friday. Recently, President Trump issued an enforcement order to pause the “de minimis” tax-free provisions for goods valued under $800. This executive action has led many national postal services from various countries to stop sending some or […]
European and Asian postal services to stop sending shipments to the US as Trump’s de minimis exemption ends
Postal services worldwide, particularly in Europe, are gearing up to suspend shipments to the US as a result of the upcoming end to the DE Minimus tariff exemption under the Trump administration. This “de minimus” rule previously allowed carriers to ship items valued under $800 to the US without incurring duties. Recently, the White House […]
European and Asian postal services stop US deliveries after Trump ends tariff exemption
Gerald Storch, CEO of Storch Advisors, mentioned that Walmart is effectively outperforming, highlighting Target’s struggles with messy stores and leadership issues on “Varney & Co.” Postal services in Europe and beyond are set to stop shipping goods to the US due to the termination of the Trump administration’s de minimis tariff exemption. This exemption made […]
Government agencies ordered to remove COVID-19 vaccination records and exemption requests from employee files
Federal Agencies Directed to Erase COVID-19 Vaccination Records The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced new guidance instructing all federal agencies to delete records related to employees’ COVID-19 vaccination statuses, alongside any records of prior violations of the mandate or requests for exemptions. This guidance was shared in memos on Friday across all […]
Trump’s Canada tariff exemption protects most items — at least for now
President Trump’s tariffs on imports from Canada rank among the highest globally. Yet, thanks to exemptions negotiated during Trump’s initial term under the US-Canada Agreement (USMCA), many imports from Canada have been spared the brunt of these tariffs. Under the USMCA, products that are significantly sourced from North America can be traded without tariffs. It’s […]
Pacific Palisades Secures Exemption from Urban Development in Fire Risk Areas
A community in the Pacific Ocean, recently affected by wildfires, experienced a political win on Tuesday when Governor Gavin Newsom agreed to issue an executive order that removes certain fire zones from the City Densification Act. This situation centers around SB 9, a law from 2021 designed to facilitate homebuilding by allowing homeowners to subdivide […]
When does the tax exemption on overtime and tips begin in Washington state? Are you qualified?
With President Donald Trump’s recent spending and cleaning bills now law, there’s some curiosity in Washington about the implications for workers. For instance, will regulations like “no tax on tips” or “no tax on overtime” be effective? So, let’s break down what’s in the federal tax credits introduced by this so-called “big beautiful bill” and […]
Trump Supports Bitcoin De Minimis Tax Exemption: White House
The White House confirmed on Thursday that President Donald Trump is still backing a minimal tax exemption for everyday Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency transactions. Trump’s Stance on Bitcoin Tax Exceptions During a daily briefing, Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt responded to questions from Bitcoin magazine correspondent Frank Colva about whether the president remains committed to the […]
Implications of a Higher ‘Death’ Tax Exemption for Charitable Donations and Family Farms
One notable aspect of the newly introduced “One Big Beautiful Bill” is the increase in property and lifetime gift tax exemptions to $15 million, a change that will adjust for inflation in the future. Signed into law likely by President Donald Trump, this bill marks a continuation of increases first seen in 2017. However, if […]