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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Perspectives on Tax Planning
Too often, taxes are only thought of once or twice a year
How Your Bonus Is Taxed
How big a bite does the IRS take out of your bonus check – and what can you do about it?
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
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.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Tax-Free Gifting
With gifting, you can transfer wealth to your loved ones tax-free while you’re still around to see them enjoy it.
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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?
Perspectives on Tax Planning
Too often, taxes are only thought of once or twice a year
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