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.

How Income Taxes Work

A quick look at how federal income taxes work.

Capital Gains Tax Estimator

Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.

• Articles

  Red Flags for Tax Auditors

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

  Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased

  The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.

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• Calculators

  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.

  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.

  Federal Income Tax

  Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.

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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