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?
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
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.
What's My 2026 Tax Bracket?
Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.
Tax-Loss Harvesting: A Tax Strategy to Consider
Not every investment will be a winner, but a strategy called tax-loss harvesting can potentially lower your tax bill.
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.
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.
What You Need to Know about Tax-Loss Harvesting
While tax-loss harvesting won't eliminate your taxes, it may offset what you owe on your taxable investment accounts.
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.
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Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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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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