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.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
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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.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Income Tax Strategies to Help You Live Your Ideal Retirement
Wondering how to manage retirement savings? Learn tax-efficient strategies to manage withdrawals and preserve your nest egg.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Tax-Loss Harvesting: A Tax Strategy to Consider
Not every investment will be a winner, but a strategy called tax-loss harvesting can potentially lower your tax bill.
A Quick Guide to Charitable Trusts
Want to Know if a Charitable Trust is appropriate for you? Understand the philanthropic and tax implications.
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.
Tax Strategies to Help Maximize Returns and Minimize Burdens
Looking to reduce your tax burden? Learn tax-efficient investment strategies that could help you keep more of your money.
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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.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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.
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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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