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.
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What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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.
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.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Six overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.