Taxes

Simplify the season by being prepared.

While many Americans continue to wait out the global pandemic, one activity that should not be delayed is preparing your tax return. In fact, this year, the smartest advice may be to get prepared early. With more than 153 million people having received stimulus payments in 2020, and tens of millions of people having received unemployment benefits, there are new tax implications to consider.

There are measures you can take to manage your retirement tax bill, both now when saving and later when making withdrawals.

Get the most out of the money you get back.

Figuring out the percentage of your salary that makes it to your bank account can be pretty easy with a few simple calculators.

The difference between taxable and nontaxable incomes.

Rules of thumb for keeping certain documents.

Our gloassary of common tax terms.

How to strategize your tax plan.

The amount of taxes you owe is a significant factor in determining whether or not your credit score will be affected.

What are some strategies for safe harbor and estimated tax payments in the coming year? What do high income earners and business earners need to know? How should you calculate to avoid penalties?

It's a dilemma many of us go through, should you file your taxes yourself online, or does it make more sense to hire a professional to take care of filing your taxes for you. What questions do you need to ask yourself when making this decision? What are the pros and cons of going with each method?