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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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.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

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

Capital Gains Tax Estimator

Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.

• 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.

  How to Appeal Your Property Taxes

  For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.

  Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions

  Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.

  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.

  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.

  Tax Rules When Selling Your Home

  The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.

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• Calculators

  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.

  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.

  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

  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.

  View all videos