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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The Facts About Income Tax

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…

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.

Tax Strategies to Help Maximize Returns and Minimize Burdens

Tax Strategies to Help Maximize Returns and Minimize Burdens

Looking to reduce your tax burden? Learn tax-efficient investment strategies that could help you keep more of your money.

What You Need to Know about Tax-Loss Harvesting

While tax-loss harvesting won't eliminate your taxes, it may offset what you owe on your taxable investment accounts.

Building a Plan: Tax Strategies for Retirement Income

Ready to live your ideal retirement? Learn tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to help make your savings work harder for you.

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

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

Saving to Spending: Build a Tax-Smart Withdrawal Strategy

Maximize your hard-earned assets and set the stage for a rewarding retirement with a tax-intelligent withdrawal strategy.

Retirement Income 101: Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies

Not sure how to shift from saving to spending in your golden years? Learn these tax-savvy retirement withdrawal strategies.

Keep More, Grow More: 5 Tax-Efficient Investment Strategies

Ready to optimize your portfolio and reduce your tax burden? Discover 5 tax-efficient investment strategies that could help.

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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.

Federal Income Tax

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

Home Mortgage Deduction

Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.

Capital Gains Tax Estimator

Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.

Social Security Taxes

Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.

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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.

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