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

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting

You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

• Articles

  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.

  What If You Get Audited?

  The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.

  Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home

  If your clients are buying or selling a home, use this to help them determine if they qualify for capital gains 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.

  What Is a 1035 Exchange?

  1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.

  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.

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• Calculators

  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.

  Comparing Investments

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

  Social Security Taxes

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

  Tax Freedom Day

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

  Home Mortgage Deduction

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

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• Videos

  The Facts About Income Tax

  Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

  Making Your Tax Bracket Work

  Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

  View all videos