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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.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

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

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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.

Navigating the New Tax Bill: Business Owner Tips

The updates in the OBBBA go beyond personal taxes – business owners face new rules, too. Here’s how to plan for them.

An Expat’s Guide to U.S. Taxes

Working overseas? You won’t escape the clutches of the IRS. But you may be able to ease the burden.

Washington Policy Research: Trump's Tariffs Face Legal Risk

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

Tariffs and Trade Post-SCOTUS Ruling

Strategas outlines the Supreme Court's recent ruling on tariffs and next steps amid a rapidly evolving landscape.

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.

Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets

An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.

Take the Headaches Out of Tax Season

How to make your life – and your CPA’s – go a little bit smoother as you prepare your returns during the coming tax season.

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.

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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?

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Articles

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?

So You Won the Lottery

Sometimes more money can create problems you didn’t see coming. Follow these steps to keep your Mega Millions protected.

What If You Get Audited?

The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.

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.

U.S. Deficit Peaked in 2024; Set to Decrease in 2025

The U.S. deficit is expected to decrease in 2025, regardless of which party wins the presidential election.

Washington Policy Research: Key Takeaways from the Tax Bill

Just before the July 4 holiday, Congress passed a significant piece of tax legislation, coined the One Big Beautiful 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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