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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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.

Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
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.
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.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
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.
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Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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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.
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