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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The Facts About Income Tax

The Facts About Income Tax

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased

Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased

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

Finding Tax Relief Following a Catastrophic Loss

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.

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?

Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets

An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.

Social Security Changes Are Unlikely

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

Two Important Structural Shifts Shaping the Economy

Artificial intelligence and de-globalization are shaping the world economy and policymaking for years to come. 

Four Financial Resolutions (and Simple Ways to Keep Them)

Although financial objectives vary, there are a few collective steps everyone can take to ensure their goals stay on target.

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.

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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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