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.
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.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
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.
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.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.