Tax
Understanding tax strategies and managing your tax bill should be part of any sound financial approach. Some taxes can be deferred, and others can be managed through tax-efficient investing. With careful and consistent preparation, you may be able to manage the impact of taxes on your financial efforts.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
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Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting
You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
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Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
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