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.

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

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

What Is a 1035 Exchange?

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.

Washington Policy Research: Tariff Revenue Offsets the Costs

According to Strategas, tariffs implemented so far this year are expected to offset the cost of the tax cuts.

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?

The “One Big Beautiful Bill" Act: How It May Impact You

Congress’s new bill locks in key tax rules for the future – what does it entail, and what does it mean for your plan?

2024 Election Implications For Tariffs & Tax Legislation

Republicans secured a sweep in the 2024 election. However, slim majorities in Congress have implications for tax legislation.

Social Security Changes Are Unlikely

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

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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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