Chicago Raises Minimum Wage, Slows Tip Credit Phaseout

The hourly minimum wage in Chicago, Illinois, is rising to $17.05 effective July 1 according to a June 8 mayoral press release.

Springfield, Pennsylvania, Enacts Earned Income Tax

Springfield Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is establishing a 1% earned income tax rate for employees working in the township, under an ordinance effective July 1.

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Application Fee Rejected by Judge

A federal judge struck down a $100,000 fee President Donald Trump ordered for H-1B visa applications, providing a reprieve for US technology companies that rely on hiring skilled foreign workers.

White House Aims for Backdoor E-Verify Expansion in Grants Rule

The Trump administration is quietly pursuing the biggest expansion in decades of the federal electronic system used to verify workers’ employment eligibility via a proposal to overhaul its grant process.

Banks Warned About Payroll Schemes Tied to Unauthorized Workers

The US Treasury Department is urging financial institutions to detect and report illicit activity related to the employment of workers who are in the US illegally.

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New Zealand, U.K. Sign New DTA, Protocol

The New Zealand Inland Revenue June 4 announced the June 1 signing of a new DTA and protocol with the U.K., which will replace the 1983 DTA and the 2003 ...

Denmark Prime Minister Posts Government Coalition Policy on Various Proposed Tax Changes

The Danish Prime Minister June 2 published a policy framework outlining proposed tax reform measures. The statement includes measures to: 1) reduce VAT on food by 50 percent, exempt fruits ...

Belgium Gazettes Law Amending Various Tax Measures

The Belgian Official Gazette June 1 published Law No. 2026003986, amending various tax measures. The law includes measures: 1) increasing, to 10 euros (US$11) from 5 euros (US$6), the air ...

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