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.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
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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.
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.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
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.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
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.
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.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
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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.
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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.
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