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?

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.

Home Mortgage Deduction

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

• Articles

  What's My 2022 Tax Bracket?

  Knowing your tax bracket can make a large difference in your tax preparations. 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.

  Red Flags for Tax Auditors

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

  Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions

  Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.

  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.

  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.

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• Calculators

  Tax Freedom Day

  Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.

  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.

  Comparing Investments

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

  Capital Gains Tax Estimator

  Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.

  Federal Income Tax

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

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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