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.

How Income Taxes Work

A quick look at how federal income taxes work.

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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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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