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?

What's My 2023 Tax Bracket?

Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.

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.

• Articles

  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.

  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.

  Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions

  Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.

  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.

  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.

  How to Appeal Your Property Taxes

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

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• Calculators

  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.

  Home Mortgage Deduction

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

  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.

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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