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.
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
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.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
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.
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Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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.
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.
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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.