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?

Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions

Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

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

Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples

Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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.

Retirement Income 101: Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies

Not sure how to shift from saving to spending in your golden years? Learn these tax-savvy retirement withdrawal strategies.

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.

How to Appeal Your Property Taxes

For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.

Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home

If your clients are buying or selling a home, use this to help them determine if they qualify for capital gains taxes.

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Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator

Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.

Social Security Tax Estimator

Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.

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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Articles

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.

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.

Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets

An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.

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.

How Income Taxes Work

A quick look at how federal income taxes 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.

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Calculators

Home Mortgage Deduction

Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.

Social Security Tax Estimator

Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.

Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator

Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.

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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?

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