Tools & Forms
How to File Your State Taxes Online
Although there are quite a few online services ' such as TurboTax, TaxACT, H & R Block and Tax Slayer ' that allow you to…
Should You Prepare Your Own Tax Return?
Are you thinking of preparing your own tax return? There are both pros and cons of doing so. Some people swear this is the only…
Calculating Tax on Social Security Benefits
Are you set to receive Social Security benefits in the near future? This is an exciting time in your life. While it's a good thing,…
Evaluate Your Payroll Withholdings
Whether or not you should adjust your payroll withholdings is a big question. If you owed a lot of taxes with your final return or…
Estimate Your Capital Gains Tax
When Benjamin Franklin said, "The only things certain in life are death and taxes" he wasn't joking. Rest assured, if you make a profit on…
Calculate your self-employment tax
Working for yourself can mean freedom from the bureaucracy of a big corporation or escaping an overbearing boss, but it won’t let you off the…
Determining Your Tax-Equivalent Yield
If you are like most people, you probably need to learn more about tax-equivalent yields. This may be true even if you are a wise…
Tax-Deferred vs. Tax-Free Investments
When investing your money it is essential to be fully aware of the tax implications. Investments are taxed differently, and you need to do what…