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.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
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.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
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.
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.
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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Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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.
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.
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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.