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.
Is Tax Reform on the Agenda?
There’s been a lot of talk about Tax Reform. What might it look like?
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Will You Pay the AMT?
Despite recent tax-law changes, many Americans are expected to pay the AMT this year.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Six overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
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.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
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 Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
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Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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Is Tax Reform on the Agenda?
There’s been a lot of talk about Tax Reform. What might it look like?
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Will You Pay the AMT?
Despite recent tax-law changes, many Americans are expected to pay the AMT this year.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.