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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?

Tax Rules When Selling Your Home

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

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.

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.

Strategies for Estimated Tax Payments

Had a spike in income this year? These tax strategies can help you maximize it – without incurring trouble with the IRS

Tax Strategies You Might Be Missing Out On

How year-round tax planning decisions can impact your return come tax season.

Washington Policy Research: Trump's Tariffs Face Legal Risk

Trump's tariffs face real legal risks, but the administration has a back-up plan.

Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples

Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Finding Tax Relief Following a Catastrophic Loss

While recent law changes limit the deduction, in some cases the losses can still reduce your tax bill.

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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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Articles

The “One Big Beautiful Bill" Act: How It May Impact You

Congress’s new bill locks in key tax rules for the future – what does it entail, and what does it mean for your plan?

Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples

Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Traditional IRAs vs. Roth IRAs: What's the Difference?

Which individual retirement account is right for you? It depends on your circumstances.

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.

Social Security Changes Are Unlikely

Strategas explains why significant changes to Social Security are unlikely, despite noisy headlines.

So You've Inherited Some Property...

Inheriting a noncash asset can present a set of issues. Use these tips to handle your inheritance in the best way possible.

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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?

View all videos