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.

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Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

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.

“Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams to Watch For

Every year the IRS releases its list of tax scams, spotlighting some ways that people try to separate you from your money.

Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction

The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.

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  Tax Rules When Selling Your Home

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

  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.

  Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased

  The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.

  Red Flags for Tax Auditors

  Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

  Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction

  The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.

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  Making Your Tax Bracket Work

  Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

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