Make tax season less taxing
Make tax season less taxing
Unsure if you’re making the right tax decisions? Get clear guidance to help you make smart choices and move forward with confidence this tax season.
Tax preparation checklist
Tax preparation checklist
Working from a tax preparation checklist, gathering documents, and ensuring passwords work can help make the tax filing process go more smoothly.
How long does it take to get a tax refund?
How long does it take to get a tax refund?
If you're expecting a tax refund, then you may be wondering how long it takes to get your money. Find out what this timeline may look like for you.
2025 and 2026 tax brackets: New thresholds, same rates
2025 and 2026 tax brackets: New thresholds, same rates
Brackets and standard deductions have shifted, but rates stay at 10%–37%, shaping withholding, take-home pay, and bonus rules.
How married filing separately works and when to do it
How married filing separately works and when to do it
Married filing separately means that you and your spouse report separate tax returns. Learn more here if filing separately is right for you and your situation.
What happens if you file taxes late?
What happens if you file taxes late?
Learn the implications of missing the deadline for filing your tax return, including the consequences and options for filing your tax return late.
Beyond tax season: How year-round tax planning can pay off
Beyond tax season: How year-round tax planning can pay off
Tax filing season is a few months. Tax outcomes are shaped by financial choices and life events that happen throughout the year.
Ways to avoid or minimize capital gains tax
Ways to avoid or minimize capital gains tax
Capital gains taxes are owed when an asset is sold for more money than was paid for the asset. Learn more about capital gains taxes and how to avoid them.
Roth conversion: A comprehensive guide
Roth conversion: A comprehensive guide
Explore the benefits and considerations of converting to a Roth IRA to optimize your retirement savings and tax strategy.
How tax-loss harvesting can reduce your tax bill
How tax-loss harvesting can reduce your tax bill
Tax-loss harvesting means offsetting gains by selling depreciated securities. Learn how it works and how to maximize benefits.
What are the benefits of a health savings account?
What are the benefits of a health savings account?
A health savings account (HSA) offers tax advantages, flexibility, and long-term financial benefits for healthcare planning.
Roth vs. traditional IRAs: Which should I choose?
Roth vs. traditional IRAs: Which should I choose?
Two common types of IRAs are Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs, which have similar contribution limits but differ when it comes to their tax advantage.
Do you need to make estimated tax payments?
Do you need to make estimated tax payments?
If you receive income such as interest, dividends, alimony, self-employment income, capital gains, or prizes, you may have to make what the IRS terms “estimated tax payments.”
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