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.

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

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

Simple Strategies for Tax-Intelligent Cash Flow

Simple Strategies for Tax-Intelligent Cash Flow

Looking to minimize taxes? Learn how understanding cash flow can help you keep more of your money and work toward your goals.

Income Tax Strategies to Help You Live Your Ideal Retirement

Wondering how to manage retirement savings? Learn tax-efficient strategies to manage withdrawals and preserve your nest egg.

How Income Taxes Work

A quick look at how federal income taxes work.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Federal Income Tax

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

Capital Gains Tax Estimator

Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.

Comparing Investments

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

Home Mortgage Deduction

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

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.

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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?

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