L. Mendoza
Editor — Taxes & Immigration Guides at TrendGoals
L. Mendoza writes and edits TrendGoals' guides on US taxes, ITIN (Form W-7), immigration rights, and remittances — always citing official sources like the IRS and Banco de México, and updating them each season.
Areas of expertise
- US federal taxes — Child Tax Credit, ACTC, standard deduction, filing deadlines.
- ITIN and Form W-7 — how to apply, renew, and avoid the most common rejection mistakes.
- Immigration rights — Know Your Rights, the Red Card, ICE encounters, green card renewal.
- Remittances — the cheapest apps to send money to Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru and Chile.
Editorial approach
Every guide starts with the official source (IRS.gov, Banco de México, federal agency pages), is cross-checked against current figures, and includes the update date. When rules change — like the SSN requirement for the Child Tax Credit — the guides are revised the same season.
TrendGoals content is informational and does not constitute legal, tax, or immigration advice. Readers with specific cases should consult a certified professional.
Selected guides
- Child Tax Credit 2026: up to $2,200 per child
- ITIN 2026: how to get it without an SSN (Form W-7)
- Cheapest remittances 2026: Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela
- ICE at your door: 5 rights you must know
This author page describes the editorial role at TrendGoals. Content is informational only and not personalized legal or tax advice.