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.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

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

Get Paid for Going Green

Those looking into environmentally minded home modifications may get a boost from Uncle Sam’s tax incentives.

How to Appeal Your Property Taxes

For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.

• Articles

  How to Appeal Your Property Taxes

  For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.

  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.

  Get Paid for Going Green

  Those looking into environmentally minded home modifications may get a boost from Uncle Sam’s tax incentives.

  Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction

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

  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.

  Red Flags for Tax Auditors

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

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• Calculators

  Federal Income Tax

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

  Home Mortgage Deduction

  Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.

  Capital Gains Tax Estimator

  Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.

  Social Security Taxes

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

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