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?
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
What’s My 2025 Tax Bracket?
Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.
Making Cash Flow Count with Tax-Smart Strategies
Discover how managing your cash flow can help you improve your tax situation and move closer to your long-term goals.
Keep More, Grow More: 5 Tax-Efficient Investment Strategies
Ready to optimize your portfolio and reduce your tax burden? Discover 5 tax-efficient investment strategies that could help.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Give Me a (Tax) Break: Tax Implications for Charitable Trust
Charitable trusts offer a strategic way to align your financial and philanthropic goals. Explore your options in this guide.
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
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