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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Six overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
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.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Tax Reform: Before and After
What did the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act change? Here's a quick snapshot.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
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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.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.