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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Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
What’s My 2024 Tax Bracket?
Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.
What’s My 2024 Tax Bracket?
Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.
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.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
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.
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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.
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.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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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.
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