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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Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
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.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Tax-Loss Harvesting: A Tax Strategy to Consider
Not every investment will be a winner, but a strategy called tax-loss harvesting can potentially lower your tax bill.
Building a Plan: Tax Strategies for Retirement Income
Ready to live your ideal retirement? Learn tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to help make your savings work harder for you.
Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Retirement Income 101: Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies
Not sure how to shift from saving to spending in your golden years? Learn these tax-savvy retirement withdrawal strategies.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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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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