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.

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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.

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.

• Articles

  Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions

  Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.

  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.

  Tax Rules When Selling Your Home

  The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.

  Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets

  An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.

  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.

  Red Flags for Tax Auditors

  Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

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• Calculators

  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.

  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.

  Comparing Investments

  This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.

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• Videos

  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?

  View all videos