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?

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.

Tax Rules When Selling Your Home

The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.

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  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.

  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.

  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.

  What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

  Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.

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• Calculators

  Social Security Taxes

  Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.

  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.

  Comparing Investments

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

  Federal Income Tax

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

  Tax Freedom Day

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

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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