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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
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.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
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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.
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.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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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.