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.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
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.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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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?