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.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
What's My 2023 Tax Bracket?
Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.
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.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
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Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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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.