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.

Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions

Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.

Comparing Investments

This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.

• Articles

  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.

  How to Appeal Your Property Taxes

  For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.

  How Income Taxes Work

  A quick look at how federal income taxes work.

  What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

  Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.

  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.

  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.

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• Calculators

  Tax Freedom Day

  Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.

  Comparing Investments

  This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.

  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.

  Federal Income Tax

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

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• Videos

  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.

  View all videos