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?
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.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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.
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.
Saving to Spending: Build a Tax-Smart Withdrawal Strategy
Maximize your hard-earned assets and set the stage for a rewarding retirement with a tax-intelligent withdrawal strategy.
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.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Building a Plan: Tax Strategies for Retirement Income
Ready to live your ideal retirement? Learn tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to help make your savings work harder for you.
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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.
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.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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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.
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